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Koshi, Nepal

Chhum

Chhum is a locality in Koshi, Nepal, 4,332 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now-9°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time05:09
27.91° N, 86.72° EElevation 4,332 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Chhumweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec47October
October: high / low4° / -5°
Rain this month38mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chhum at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month9°C

Average high in June

Coolest month-16°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJuly

450 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

7 mm of rain

Weather in Chhum

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
-9°C

Clear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct2°-9°
Sat24 Oct1°-10°0.7 mm
Sun25 Oct1°-8°2.1 mm
Mon26 Oct1°-8°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct1°-9°
Wed28 Oct2°-9°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct1°-1°26.4 mm
Fri30 Oct1°0°59.1 mm
Sat31 Oct1°-7°7.9 mm

When to go to Chhum

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score5554504429165515475757
High-5°-5°-2°2°5°9°9°9°7°4°1°-2°
Low-15°-16°-12°-8°-3°2°4°3°1°-5°-9°-12°
Rain (mm)18263351862484504422303879
Wet days12361217252516501

What's on in Chhum

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Nepal seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Chhum

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chhum

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.3Chhetrapa1 16 km ↑2015 · 66 km
7.1Lobuche 92 km ↗2025 · 100 km
6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 142 km
6.9Triyuga 9 km ↙1988 · 129 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chhum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chhum.
What is the hottest month in Chhum?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the coldest month in Chhum?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chhum?
July is the wettest month with about 450 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.