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Weather & Climate in Surkhet, Nepal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Surkhet has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 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 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,867 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,867 ft (874 m) |
| Area | 279.6 sq mi (724.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.5175°N, 81.7787°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
135 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 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Dec 9, 1991 | 61 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.6 | 115 km | 29 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 55 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.5 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 52 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1992 | 25 km NE of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.2 | 54 km | 56 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 50 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.1 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 55 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.1 | 54 km | 37 km |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 48 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.0 | 51 km | 25 km |
| Aug 23, 2012 | 37 km NE of Besisahar, Nepal | M5.0 | 89 km | 28 km |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 53 km W of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 1994 | 43 km ESE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 81 km | 29 km |
| Mar 6, 2013 | 57 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2013 | 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Oct 20, 1993 | 53 km E of Dailekh, Nepal | M5.0 | 55 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2006 | 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Apr 21, 2015 | 46 km SSE of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 12 km NE of Dhaurahra, India | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 1993 | 21 km SE of Dipayal, Nepal | M4.9 | 95 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 16.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in |
Surkhet has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.0") and November the driest (0.2").