Nepalgunj weather in May
In May, Nepalgunj sees average daytime highs of 38°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 32 mm of rain across 6.7 wet days and about 13.4 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 38°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 81% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 06 min at the start of May to 13 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Nepalgunj's 4th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Nepalgunj's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 38°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 32 mm
- 6.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 24 min
- 5:33 AM – 6:56 PM
- Cloud cover
- 25%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.05 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.4
- out of 10
Nepalgunj is city in Banke District, Nepal.
- Density
- 1,935/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 38°C through the month.
A typical May day in Nepalgunj reaches about 38°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 34°C and 41°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 2°C warmer than April and about 2°C warmer than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 23 |
| 2 | 37 | 24 |
| 3 | 38 | 24 |
| 4 | 38 | 24 |
| 5 | 38 | 24 |
| 6 | 38 | 24 |
| 7 | 38 | 24 |
| 8 | 38 | 24 |
| 9 | 38 | 24 |
| 10 | 38 | 25 |
| 11 | 38 | 25 |
| 12 | 38 | 25 |
| 13 | 38 | 25 |
| 14 | 38 | 25 |
| 15 | 38 | 25 |
| 16 | 38 | 25 |
| 17 | 38 | 25 |
| 18 | 38 | 25 |
| 19 | 38 | 25 |
| 20 | 38 | 26 |
| 21 | 38 | 26 |
| 22 | 38 | 26 |
| 23 | 38 | 26 |
| 24 | 38 | 26 |
| 25 | 38 | 26 |
| 26 | 38 | 26 |
| 27 | 38 | 26 |
| 28 | 38 | 26 |
| 29 | 38 | 26 |
| 30 | 38 | 26 |
| 31 | 38 | 26 |
How May really feels in Nepalgunj
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Nepalgunj weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 1st-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21° / 9° | 28 | 3 | 10.4 | 8.1 |
| Feb | 25° / 12° | 35 | 3.5 | 11 | 8.4 |
| Mar | 31° / 16° | 22 | 2.5 | 11.8 | 6.0 |
| Apr | 36° / 21° | 16 | 3.2 | 12.7 | 2.4 |
| May | 38° / 25° | 32 | 6.7 | 13.4 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 36° / 27° | 175 | 14.4 | 13.7 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 33° / 27° | 356 | 25.2 | 13.6 | 2.2 |
| Aug | 33° / 27° | 268 | 24.7 | 13 | 2.4 |
| Sep | 32° / 25° | 154 | 17.3 | 12.2 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 31° / 21° | 29 | 3 | 11.3 | 5.6 |
| Nov | 28° / 15° | 4 | 0.5 | 10.6 | 8.3 |
| Dec | 23° / 10° | 13 | 0.9 | 10.3 | 9.0 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 81% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 7%.
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| Clearer (%) | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 90 |
| Cloudier (%) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91 | 9 |
| 2 | 91 | 9 |
| 3 | 92 | 8 |
| 4 | 92 | 8 |
| 5 | 92 | 8 |
| 6 | 92 | 8 |
| 7 | 92 | 8 |
| 8 | 92 | 8 |
| 9 | 93 | 7 |
| 10 | 93 | 7 |
| 11 | 93 | 7 |
| 12 | 94 | 6 |
| 13 | 94 | 6 |
| 14 | 95 | 5 |
| 15 | 95 | 5 |
| 16 | 95 | 5 |
| 17 | 95 | 5 |
| 18 | 95 | 5 |
| 19 | 95 | 5 |
| 20 | 95 | 5 |
| 21 | 95 | 5 |
| 22 | 95 | 5 |
| 23 | 94 | 6 |
| 24 | 94 | 6 |
| 25 | 94 | 6 |
| 26 | 94 | 6 |
| 27 | 93 | 7 |
| 28 | 92 | 8 |
| 29 | 92 | 8 |
| 30 | 91 | 9 |
| 31 | 90 | 10 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Nepalgunj gets around 32 mm of rain over 6.7 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 21% and peaks near 30% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 16 |
| 5 | 16 |
| 6 | 17 |
| 7 | 17 |
| 8 | 17 |
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| 28 | 28 |
| 29 | 29 |
| 30 | 29 |
| 31 | 30 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 31% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 65% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Muggy (%) | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Oppressive (%) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 35 | 8 | 0 |
| 2 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 9 | 0 |
| 3 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 36 | 11 | 0 |
| 4 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 37 | 12 | 0 |
| 5 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 37 | 14 | 0 |
| 6 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 37 | 16 | 0 |
| 7 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 37 | 18 | 0 |
| 8 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 36 | 19 | 0 |
| 9 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 36 | 21 | 0 |
| 10 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 35 | 23 | 1 |
| 11 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 34 | 25 | 1 |
| 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 33 | 27 | 1 |
| 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 32 | 29 | 1 |
| 14 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 31 | 31 | 2 |
| 15 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 30 | 33 | 2 |
| 16 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 29 | 34 | 3 |
| 17 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 28 | 36 | 4 |
| 18 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 27 | 37 | 4 |
| 19 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 26 | 38 | 5 |
| 20 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 25 | 40 | 6 |
| 21 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 24 | 41 | 7 |
| 22 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 23 | 42 | 8 |
| 23 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 43 | 9 |
| 24 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 22 | 43 | 9 |
| 25 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 44 | 10 |
| 26 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 44 | 11 |
| 27 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 44 | 12 |
| 28 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 44 | 13 |
| 29 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 44 | 15 |
| 30 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 43 | 16 |
| 31 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 43 | 18 |
Wind in May
Winds average 9 km/h in May, the windiest month of the year.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 13 h 06 min at the start of May to 13 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:44 AM to 5:27 AM, and sunset from 6:47 PM to 7:05 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.1 | 5:44 | 6:47 |
| 2 | 13.1 | 5:43 | 6:48 |
| 3 | 13.1 | 5:42 | 6:49 |
| 4 | 13.1 | 5:42 | 6:49 |
| 5 | 13.2 | 5:41 | 6:50 |
| 6 | 13.2 | 5:40 | 6:50 |
| 7 | 13.2 | 5:39 | 6:51 |
| 8 | 13.2 | 5:38 | 6:52 |
| 9 | 13.2 | 5:38 | 6:52 |
| 10 | 13.3 | 5:37 | 6:53 |
| 11 | 13.3 | 5:36 | 6:53 |
| 12 | 13.3 | 5:36 | 6:54 |
| 13 | 13.3 | 5:35 | 6:55 |
| 14 | 13.3 | 5:34 | 6:55 |
| 15 | 13.4 | 5:34 | 6:56 |
| 16 | 13.4 | 5:33 | 6:56 |
| 17 | 13.4 | 5:33 | 6:57 |
| 18 | 13.4 | 5:32 | 6:58 |
| 19 | 13.4 | 5:32 | 6:58 |
| 20 | 13.5 | 5:31 | 6:59 |
| 21 | 13.5 | 5:31 | 6:59 |
| 22 | 13.5 | 5:30 | 7:00 |
| 23 | 13.5 | 5:30 | 7:01 |
| 24 | 13.5 | 5:29 | 7:01 |
| 25 | 13.5 | 5:29 | 7:02 |
| 26 | 13.6 | 5:28 | 7:02 |
| 27 | 13.6 | 5:28 | 7:03 |
| 28 | 13.6 | 5:28 | 7:03 |
| 29 | 13.6 | 5:27 | 7:04 |
| 30 | 13.6 | 5:27 | 7:04 |
| 31 | 13.6 | 5:27 | 7:05 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 7.05 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.78 kWh/m² to a high of 7.05 kWh/m² in May across the year — May's 7.05 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.8 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Nepalgunj
In May, Nepalgunj sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Nepalgunj's monsoon runs June–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Nepalgunj sees seasonal dust haze (May–June), heaviest in June.
Is May a good time to visit Nepalgunj?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Nepalgunj.
What to pack for Nepalgunj in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Nepalgunj sees daytime highs around 38°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 7 days see rain.
UV index in Nepalgunj in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Nepalgunj peaks around August 16 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 3 (moderate).
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) | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Nepalgunj in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Nepalgunj is worst in January — around 184 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 3.7× the cleanest month (July, 49 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) | 184 | 140 | 106 | 90 | 74 | 73 | 49 | 56 | 65 | 108 | 155 | 177 |
| Level | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Very unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 184 | Very unhealthy |
| Feb | 140 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 106 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 90 | Unhealthy |
| May | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 73 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 49 | Poor |
| Aug | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 65 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 108 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 155 | Very unhealthy |
| Dec | 177 | Very unhealthy |
Where is Nepalgunj?
Nepalgunj sits at 28.1°N, 81.6°E, 150 m above sea level, in Nepal. The nearest listed city is Gulariyā, 32 km away.
Topography around Nepalgunj
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Nepalgunj.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Nepalgunj has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 14 m around an average of 149 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 84 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,664 m.
The land around Nepalgunj is covered by cropland (61%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 3 km, cropland (62%) and trees (30%) within 16 km, and cropland (48%) and trees (46%) 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 Nepalgunj (28.05°, 81.6167°, elevation 150 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).