Bhadarwāh, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Bhadarwāh is a small city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 13,429. Elevation: 5,367 ft (1,636 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

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

13,429 Population 73/sq mi density
5,367 ft Elevation 1,636 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
52.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population13,429
Density73/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain52.7 in/yr
Elevation5,367 ft (1,636 m)
Population13,429
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation5,367 ft (1,636 m)
Coordinates32.9794°, 75.7172°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation52.7 inches (1,338 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.5 inches (34 cm)

About Bhadarwāh

Bhadarwāh is a small city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 13,429. The city sits at an elevation of 5,367 feet (1,636 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Bhadarwāh

Bhadarwāh has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.9°C), the coldest is Jan (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1361 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.3°C / 36°F -6.6° / 12.6° 124.8
Feb 4.6°C / 40°F -7° / 14.7° 91.7
Mar 8.9°C / 48°F -1.3° / 20.2° 131.1
Apr 13.5°C / 56°F 2.8° / 23.7° 98.2
May 17.5°C / 63°F 6.8° / 28.5° 70.7
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 11° / 30.2° 84.8
Jul 20.9°C / 70°F 14.7° / 28.5° 274.4
Aug 20°C / 68°F 14.5° / 25.3° 232.9
Sep 18.3°C / 65°F 11.8° / 24.5° 109.4
Oct 13.7°C / 57°F 4.5° / 22.5° 47.8
Nov 9°C / 48°F -0.3° / 19.1° 53.8
Dec 4.9°C / 41°F -5.2° / 16.2° 41.3
Bhadarwāh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,367 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below India avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation5,367 ft (1,636 m)
Area183.5 sq mi (475.2 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates32.9794°N, 75.7172°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"
39% above India avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.39"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

195 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 16 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 24 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 39 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 41 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 24 km
Aug 23, 2011 41 km S of Padam, India M5.1 107 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 38 km
Mar 13, 2025 50 km SSW of Padam, India M5.1 88 km
Apr 4, 2024 33 km S of Padam, India M5.0 105 km
May 26, 2006 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 52 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 37 km
Feb 26, 2020 47 km NNE of Chamba, India M5.0 50 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 38 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 38 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 53 km
Sep 28, 2001 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 32 km
Aug 21, 2014 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.9 98 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 25 km
Sep 9, 2019 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India M4.9 43 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 KANGRA, INDIA Earthquake - 19,000 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 29°F (-1°C) 5.3 in
March 37°F (3°C) 5.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 8.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 7.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 5.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 0.9 in Driest
December 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in

Bhadarwāh has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and November the driest (0.9").

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Airports Near Bhadarwāh

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pathankot AirportIXPMedium Airport
Udhampur Air Force Station-Medium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bhadarwāh

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baba Ganga Daas Ashram.
BAJRANG BALI MANDIR.
Bharat Mata Mandir.
Chandi Mata Temple.
Chandi Matta
Gupt Ganga Mandir.
HANUMAN MANDIR.
Mandir
mosque
mosque.
Naag Devta Mandir.
RAM MANDIR.
SHIV MANDIR.
Subar Nag
Vasuki Naag Mandir.
Vasuki Naag Temple
احمدیہ مسجد بھدرواہ

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 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
Driving side left

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What is the population of Bhadarwāh?

Bhadarwāh has a population of 13,429 residents and is located in India. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 183.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bhadarwāh?

Bhadarwāh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.7 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow.

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