Bunjwah, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Bunjwah is a small city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 15,899. Elevation: 8,612 ft (2,625 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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

15,899 Population 123/sq mi density
8,612 ft Elevation 2,625 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
48.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population15,899
Density123/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation8,612 ft (2,625 m)
Population15,899
Population Density123 / sq mi
Elevation8,612 ft (2,625 m)
Coordinates33.1458°, 75.9479°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation48.9 inches (1,243 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)

About Bunjwah

Bunjwah is a small city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 15,899. The city sits at an elevation of 8,612 feet (2,625 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Bunjwah

Bunjwah has an average annual temperature of 3.5°C (38°F). The hottest month is Jul (13.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1348 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.7°C / 18°F -21.1° / 2.7° 112.0
Feb -6.3°C / 21°F -21.8° / 3.4° 89.9
Mar -1.6°C / 29°F -15.1° / 7.9° 142.0
Apr 3.1°C / 38°F -9.2° / 12.1° 98.3
May 7.2°C / 45°F -2.8° / 17° 74.8
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 1.8° / 19.9° 80.4
Jul 13.3°C / 56°F 5.9° / 20.3° 273.4
Aug 13°C / 55°F 5.8° / 19.5° 235.6
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 2.5° / 18.5° 110.1
Oct 4.8°C / 41°F -5.7° / 14.4° 41.1
Nov -0.4°C / 31°F -13.1° / 10.1° 50.0
Dec -5.1°C / 23°F -18.4° / 6.1° 40.4
Bunjwah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,612 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below India avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation8,612 ft (2,625 m)
Area128.8 sq mi (333.5 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates33.1458°N, 75.9479°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above India avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.54"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

199 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 12 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 30 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 4 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 17 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 5 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 67 km
Aug 23, 2011 41 km S of Padam, India M5.1 85 km
Apr 4, 2024 33 km S of Padam, India M5.0 81 km
Feb 26, 2020 47 km NNE of Chamba, India M5.0 34 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 38 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 13 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 28 km
May 26, 2006 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 27 km
Sep 28, 2001 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 24 km
Sep 9, 2019 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India M4.9 29 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 10 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 65 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 16 km
Jun 4, 2013 41 km WNW of Kyelang, India M4.9 81 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 - 19,000 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 5.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 6.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
July 67°F (20°C) 6.5 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in Driest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in

Bunjwah has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and November the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Bunjwah

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Higher secondary school Patnazi - - - -
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Banks in Bunjwah

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EBU, J&K Bank

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bunjwah

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eid Gah
Markazi Jamia Masjid Patnazi

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Bunjwah

What is the population of Bunjwah?

Bunjwah has a population of 15,899 residents and is located in India. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 128.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bunjwah?

Bunjwah has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

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