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Phokthum

Phokthum is a locality in Koshi, Nepal, 696 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now21°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time17:58
26.92° N, 87.40° EElevation 696 mUTC+5:45 · Nepal Time
The year in Phokthumweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81October
October: high / low25° / 16°
Rain this month85mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

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

Phokthum at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in April

Coolest month8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

503 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

10 mm of rain

Weather in Phokthum

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 78%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct27°15°
Mon26 Oct28°15°
Tue27 Oct30°15°
Wed28 Oct31°17°
Thu29 Oct27°19°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct20°18°57.2 mm
Sat31 Oct25°19°67.6 mm
Sun1 Nov27°17°
Mon2 Nov27°18°
Tue3 Nov27°16°

When to go to Phokthum

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score979589595448424253819899
High18°20°25°28°28°28°27°27°27°25°22°20°
Low8°9°12°16°19°22°22°22°21°16°12°9°
Rain (mm)16172981182300503382284851410
Wet days124111924292822811

What's on in Phokthum

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 Phokthum

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Phokthum

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Lachen 39 km ←2011 · 117 km
6.9Triyuga 9 km ↙1988 · 80 km
6.3Chhetrapa1 7 km ↘2015 · 145 km
6.1Gangtok 16 km ↗1980 · 144 km

Towns and villages around Phokthum

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Phokthum

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Phokthum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Phokthum.
What is the hottest month in Phokthum?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Phokthum?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Phokthum?
July is the wettest month with about 503 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.