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Weather & Climate in Simikoṭ, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Simikoṭ has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,790 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,790 ft (2,984 m) |
| Area | 42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9714°N, 81.8197°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
191 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Oct 3, 2023 | 39 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.7 | 77 km | 13 km |
| Jun 4, 2002 | western Xizang | M5.6 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | 1 km E of Dh?rchula, India | M5.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1991 | 61 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.6 | 51 km | 29 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 55 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.5 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 52 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal | M5.3 | 107 km | 26 km |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 9 km WNW of Dh?rchula, India | M5.2 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Jun 2, 1992 | 25 km NE of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.2 | 110 km | 56 km |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.1 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 55 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.1 | 146 km | 37 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 50 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.1 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2013 | 57 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 53 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.0 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 53 km W of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 72 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2006 | 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Jul 17, 1994 | 43 km ESE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 101 km | 29 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 11 km W of Dh?rchula, India | M5.0 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2013 | 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 33 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in |
Simikoṭ has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 24°F in January to 51°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and November the driest (0.4").