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Kathmandu sees 6°C in initial temperature reading



KATHMANDU: The initial minimum temperature of Kathmandu Valley has been recorded at 6 degrees Celsius.

According to the Weather Forecasting Division, the minimum temperature in Kathmandu was measured at 6°C at 5:45 am on Saturday.

It, however, stated that this is a preliminary reading, and the official minimum temperature for the day will be recorded again at 8:45 am. The temperature is expected to drop slightly during the official measurement.

On Friday, the initial minimum temperature in Kathmandu was recorded at 5.7°C, which later declined to 5.2°C during the official reading.

Meteorologists explain that cloudy conditions at night tend to keep morning temperatures higher, while clear skies usually lead to lower minimum temperatures.

The Division records daily minimum and maximum temperatures across the country, including Kathmandu. The minimum temperature is measured at 8:45 am, while the maximum temperature is recorded at 5:45 pm.

Publish Date : 24 January 2026 07:55 AM

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