Anantnag, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Anantnag is a large city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 108,505. Elevation: 5,269 ft (1,606 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

108,505 Population 96/sq mi density
5,269 ft Elevation 1,606 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
38.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population108,505
Density96/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation5,269 ft (1,606 m)
Population108,505
Population Density96 / sq mi
Elevation5,269 ft (1,606 m)
Coordinates33.7307°, 75.1542°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation38.5 inches (977 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Anantnag

Anantnag is a large city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 108,505. The city sits at an elevation of 5,269 feet (1,606 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Anantnag

Anantnag has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1228 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.1°C / 30°F -11.4° / 8.9° 146.9
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -11.6° / 10.4° 107.3
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F -4.8° / 17.3° 137.4
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 0.2° / 20.8° 122.2
May 14.3°C / 58°F 3.7° / 25° 78.8
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 8.3° / 27.4° 85.0
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 12.7° / 27.2° 177.9
Aug 18.7°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.1° 139.4
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 8.8° / 25° 65.5
Oct 11.4°C / 53°F 1.3° / 22° 52.0
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F -3.6° / 17.7° 69.6
Dec 1.7°C / 35°F -9.1° / 13.4° 46.1
Anantnag enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,269 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above India avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation5,269 ft (1,606 m)
Area1,126.3 sq mi (2,917.0 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates33.7307°N, 75.1542°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 20, 2025.

May 1, 2013 16 km ENE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.7 99 km
Feb 20, 2009 19 km NW of Uri, India M5.5 127 km
Sep 24, 2019 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan M5.4 146 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 68 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 97 km
Jan 28, 1991 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan M5.2 129 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 88 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 98 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 62 km
Aug 20, 2024 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India M5.1 95 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 63 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 89 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 71 km
Feb 26, 2020 47 km NNE of Chamba, India M5.0 132 km
May 26, 2006 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 120 km
Sep 28, 2001 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 75 km
Mar 10, 2006 12 km E of New Mirpur, Pakistan M4.9 135 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 83 km
Feb 23, 1999 14 km WSW of M?g?m, India M4.9 75 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.4 in Driest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Anantnag has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and November the driest (1.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Anantnag

Institution Type Founded Website
Degree College Kulgam College - ,
Government Degree College Shopian College - ,
Government medical college anantnag College - Visit →
Government Medical College, Anantnag College - ,
Govt. Degree College, Tral College - ,
Govt. ITI, Tral College - ,
High ground doonipawa South campus KU University - ,
Islamia Oriental College College - ,
SET Paramedical College College - Visit →
University of Kashmir (South Campus) University - ,

Schools in Anantnag

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CATS School - - - -
Whizkids School - - - -
Saint Luke's Convent School - - - -
Saint Xain's Internation School - - - -
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Libraries in Anantnag

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alif Academy0.0

Farmers Markets in Anantnag

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fruit and Vegetable Market

Restaurants in Anantnag

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Gazzebo
Delhi Darbar

Clinics in Anantnag

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kashmir Health Care Centre
New Bhat Anantnag Skin Clinic
Sahara Eye Care Centre

Dentists in Anantnag

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Dental Sense

Bus Stations in Anantnag

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Janglat mandi bus stop
پرانا کے ایم ڈی اڈا

Gyms in Anantnag

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Freak

Stadiums & Teams in Anantnag

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Anantnag

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sheikh ul Alam International AirportSXRLarge Airport
Awantipura Air Force Station-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Anantnag

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hanfia eidgah
Hanfia Masjid Shareef
jamia masjid
Masjid Abu Bakr
Masjid Qasim
Masjid Usman--i-Gani

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Anantnag

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 14
Restaurants 2
Parks 2
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Anantnag

2 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Janglat Mandi Hill
  • • Mattan Hills

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
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What is the population of Anantnag?

Anantnag has a population of 108,505 residents and is located in India. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 1,126.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Anantnag?

Anantnag enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches.

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