Choglamsar, India
Ladakh · India
Choglamsar is a small city in Ladakh, India with a population of 10,754. Elevation: 10,610 ft (3,234 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 10,754 |
| Population Density | 41 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,610 ft (3,234 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1116°, 77.5879° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Ladakh |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.5 inches (115 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.9 inches (5 cm) |
About Choglamsar
Choglamsar is a small city in India (Ladakh) with a population of 10,754. The city sits at an elevation of 10,610 feet (3,234 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Climate in Choglamsar
Choglamsar has an average annual temperature of -3.9°C (25°F). The hottest month is Aug (9.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-17.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 470 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below India avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,610 ft (3,234 m) |
| Area | 263.5 sq mi (682.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1116°N, 77.5879°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in |
Choglamsar has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 16°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and November the driest (0.1").
Schools in Choglamsar
8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigjung Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Shey Government School | - | - | - | - |
| Druk White Lotus School | - | - | - | - |
| Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Kendriya Vidyalaya Leh | - | - | - | - |
| Doctor Hermann Gmeiner Hall | - | - | - | - |
| Mahabodhi Residential School | - | - | - | - |
| Tibetan SOS Children's Village | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Choglamsar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Asian Museum | ||||
| Ladakh House | ||||
| Ladakh Rocks & Minerals museum | ||||
| Thiksey Museum |
Libraries in Choglamsar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chispay Tolop Khang Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Choglamsar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Fruit Market | |||||
| Fruit & vegetable market | |||||
| G K Tibetan Handicraft Market | |||||
| KiguTak Market | |||||
| Lhasa Tibetan Market & Restaurant | |||||
| Moti Market | |||||
| Tibetan refugee market | |||||
| Tibetan Refugee Market | |||||
| Tibetian Market | |||||
| Tibetian Market Main Bazaar | |||||
| Veg & Fruit Market |
Hotels in Choglamsar
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Choglamsar
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Choglamsar
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Choglamsar
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Choglamsar
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Choglamsar
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Choglamsar
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport | IXL | Medium Airport |
| Thoise Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Choglamsar
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 1000 arms Chenrezig Tample | |
| Ancient Stupas field | |
| Ayu Gompa | |
| Central Institute Of Buddhist Studies | |
| Karma Dupgyud Choeling Monastery | |
| Large Prayer Wheel | |
| Mani-wall | |
| Mani-wall | |
| Mani-wall | |
| Naropa Photang | |
| Saboo Gompa | |
| Sambodhi Retreat Centre | |
| SH Hamdan Masjid | |
| Stok Buddha | |
| Stok Gompa | |
| Thiksey Gompa | |
| Yungdrung Lhatse Bön Gonpa | |
| Zhangsdog Palri |
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What is the population of Choglamsar?
Choglamsar has a population of 10,754 residents and is located in India. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 263.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Choglamsar?
Choglamsar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 4.5 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.
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