Namche Bazaar weather in December
In December, Namche Bazaar sees average daytime highs of -0°C and overnight lows near -12°C, with 11 mm of precipitation across 1.1 wet days and about 10.3 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 2°C in the first days to -2°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 87% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 24 min at the start of December to 10 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Namche Bazaar's 1st-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Namche Bazaar's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- -0°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- -12°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 11 mm
- 1.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 12 min
- 6:47 AM – 5:02 PM
- Cloud cover
- 16%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.38 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Namche Bazaar is human settlement.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 2°C in the first days to -2°C by the end.
A typical December day in Namche Bazaar reaches about -0°C in the afternoon and slips back to -12°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -4°C and 4°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 3°C cooler than November and about 3°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 |
| Avg low (°C) | -9 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -11 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -13 | -14 | -14 | -14 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | -9 |
| 2 | 2 | -10 |
| 3 | 2 | -10 |
| 4 | 2 | -10 |
| 5 | 1 | -10 |
| 6 | 1 | -10 |
| 7 | 1 | -10 |
| 8 | 1 | -10 |
| 9 | 1 | -10 |
| 10 | 1 | -11 |
| 11 | 1 | -11 |
| 12 | 0 | -11 |
| 13 | 0 | -11 |
| 14 | 0 | -11 |
| 15 | 0 | -11 |
| 16 | 0 | -12 |
| 17 | 0 | -12 |
| 18 | 0 | -12 |
| 19 | -1 | -12 |
| 20 | -1 | -12 |
| 21 | -1 | -12 |
| 22 | -1 | -12 |
| 23 | -1 | -13 |
| 24 | -1 | -13 |
| 25 | -1 | -13 |
| 26 | -2 | -13 |
| 27 | -2 | -13 |
| 28 | -2 | -13 |
| 29 | -2 | -14 |
| 30 | -2 | -14 |
| 31 | -2 | -14 |
How December really feels in Namche Bazaar
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Namche Bazaar weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 9th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3° / -16° | 21 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -3° / -16° | 28 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 11 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -0° / -12° | 30 | 6.5 | 5.3 | 11.8 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 4° / -6° | 57 | 17.7 | 6.3 | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 7° / -1° | 107 | 23.6 | 3.1 | 13.4 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 10° / 4° | 229 | 25.6 | 7 | 13.7 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 10° / 5° | 443 | 30.9 | 11.6 | 13.6 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 10° / 5° | 338 | 30.5 | 9.5 | 13 | 1.2 |
| Sep | 9° / 3° | 191 | 24.4 | 6.4 | 12.2 | 1.1 |
| Oct | 6° / -3° | 45 | 7.6 | 2.1 | 11.3 | 0.4 |
| Nov | 3° / -8° | 10 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -0° / -12° | 11 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 87% of the time in December, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 6% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 7%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 |
| Cloudier (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94 | 6 |
| 2 | 94 | 6 |
| 3 | 94 | 6 |
| 4 | 94 | 6 |
| 5 | 94 | 6 |
| 6 | 93 | 7 |
| 7 | 93 | 7 |
| 8 | 93 | 7 |
| 9 | 93 | 7 |
| 10 | 94 | 6 |
| 11 | 94 | 6 |
| 12 | 93 | 7 |
| 13 | 93 | 7 |
| 14 | 93 | 7 |
| 15 | 93 | 7 |
| 16 | 93 | 7 |
| 17 | 93 | 7 |
| 18 | 93 | 7 |
| 19 | 94 | 6 |
| 20 | 94 | 6 |
| 21 | 94 | 6 |
| 22 | 94 | 6 |
| 23 | 94 | 6 |
| 24 | 94 | 6 |
| 25 | 94 | 6 |
| 26 | 94 | 6 |
| 27 | 93 | 7 |
| 28 | 92 | 8 |
| 29 | 92 | 8 |
| 30 | 92 | 8 |
| 31 | 92 | 8 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Namche Bazaar gets around 11 mm of rain and snow over 1.1 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 4% and peaks near 6% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Snow chance (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 | 3 | 4 |
| 9 | 4 | 4 |
| 10 | 4 | 4 |
| 11 | 4 | 4 |
| 12 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | 4 | 5 |
| 14 | 4 | 5 |
| 15 | 4 | 5 |
| 16 | 4 | 5 |
| 17 | 4 | 5 |
| 18 | 4 | 5 |
| 19 | 4 | 5 |
| 20 | 4 | 5 |
| 21 | 4 | 5 |
| 22 | 4 | 5 |
| 23 | 4 | 5 |
| 24 | 4 | 5 |
| 25 | 5 | 6 |
| 26 | 5 | 6 |
| 27 | 5 | 6 |
| 28 | 6 | 7 |
| 29 | 6 | 7 |
| 30 | 6 | 7 |
| 31 | 6 | 7 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 5 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 10 h 24 min at the start of December to 10 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:37 AM to 6:53 AM, and sunset from 4:59 PM to 5:09 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.4 | 6:37 | 4:59 |
| 2 | 10.4 | 6:38 | 4:59 |
| 3 | 10.3 | 6:38 | 4:59 |
| 4 | 10.3 | 6:39 | 4:59 |
| 5 | 10.3 | 6:40 | 4:59 |
| 6 | 10.3 | 6:41 | 4:59 |
| 7 | 10.3 | 6:41 | 4:59 |
| 8 | 10.3 | 6:42 | 5:00 |
| 9 | 10.3 | 6:43 | 5:00 |
| 10 | 10.3 | 6:43 | 5:00 |
| 11 | 10.3 | 6:44 | 5:00 |
| 12 | 10.3 | 6:44 | 5:01 |
| 13 | 10.3 | 6:45 | 5:01 |
| 14 | 10.3 | 6:46 | 5:01 |
| 15 | 10.3 | 6:46 | 5:01 |
| 16 | 10.2 | 6:47 | 5:02 |
| 17 | 10.2 | 6:47 | 5:02 |
| 18 | 10.2 | 6:48 | 5:03 |
| 19 | 10.2 | 6:49 | 5:03 |
| 20 | 10.2 | 6:49 | 5:03 |
| 21 | 10.2 | 6:50 | 5:04 |
| 22 | 10.2 | 6:50 | 5:04 |
| 23 | 10.2 | 6:50 | 5:05 |
| 24 | 10.2 | 6:51 | 5:05 |
| 25 | 10.2 | 6:51 | 5:06 |
| 26 | 10.2 | 6:52 | 5:06 |
| 27 | 10.2 | 6:52 | 5:07 |
| 28 | 10.2 | 6:52 | 5:07 |
| 29 | 10.3 | 6:53 | 5:08 |
| 30 | 10.3 | 6:53 | 5:09 |
| 31 | 10.3 | 6:53 | 5:09 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.38 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.09 kWh/m² to a high of 7.12 kWh/m² in April across the year — December's 4.38 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Namche Bazaar
None of Namche Bazaar's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Namche Bazaar's monsoon runs June–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Namche Bazaar?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Namche Bazaar.
What to pack for Namche Bazaar in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Namche Bazaar sees daytime highs around -0°C and nights near -12°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat.
UV index in Namche Bazaar in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Namche Bazaar peaks around July 13 at about 18 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 12 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 6 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
| Level | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 17 | Extreme |
| Jun | 18 | Extreme |
| Jul | 18 | Extreme |
| Aug | 17 | Extreme |
| Sep | 15 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Namche Bazaar in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Namche Bazaar is worst in March — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.6× the cleanest month (July, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 17 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 19 | Moderate |
| Mar | 22 | Moderate |
| Apr | 22 | Moderate |
| May | 19 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 6 | Good |
| Aug | 7 | Good |
| Sep | 7 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Namche Bazaar?
Namche Bazaar sits at 27.8°N, 86.7°E, 0 m above sea level, in Nepal. The nearest listed city is Chari̇̄koṭ, 67 km away.
Topography around Namche Bazaar
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Namche Bazaar.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Namche Bazaar has very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,669 m around an average of 3,624 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,897 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 8,424 m.
The land around Namche Bazaar is covered by grassland (56%) and trees (40%) within 3 km, grassland (28%), snow and ice (26%) and bare terrain (23%) within 16 km, and trees (40%) and bare terrain (21%) within 80 km.
Nepal travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 24% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,536
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 16%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.1
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 16.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 514
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Namche Bazaar (27.8053°, 86.7106°, elevation 0 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).