Gangotri, India

Uttarakhand · India

Gangotri is a small town in Uttarakhand, India with a population of 606. Elevation: 10,351 ft (3,155 m). Average temperature: 24°F (-4°C).

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

606 Population 572/sq mi density
10,351 ft Elevation 3,155 meters
24°F Avg Temperature -4°C
37.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population606
Density572/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp24°F (-4°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation10,351 ft (3,155 m)
Population606
Population Density572 / sq mi
Elevation10,351 ft (3,155 m)
Coordinates30.9959°, 78.9432°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceUttarakhand
Average Temperature24°F (-4°C)
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches (945 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.0 inches (36 cm)

About Gangotri

Gangotri is a small town in India (Uttarakhand) with a population of 606. The city sits at an elevation of 10,351 feet (3,155 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 24°F (-4°C). Temperatures range from 6°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Gangotri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,351 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average24.4°F
55% below India avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)

Geography

Elevation10,351 ft (3,155 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density572/sq mi
Coordinates30.9959°N, 78.9432°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below India avg
Snowfall 14.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.21"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 7, 2023.

Oct 19, 1991 32 km E of Uttark?shi, India M6.8 29 km
Mar 28, 1999 9 km NNW of P?palkoti, India M6.6 70 km
Mar 28, 1999 12 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M5.4 87 km
Mar 30, 1999 10 km WSW of P?palkoti, India M5.3 79 km
Apr 6, 1999 10 km W of P?palkoti, India M5.1 74 km
Jul 22, 2007 Uttaranchal, India M5.1 68 km
Feb 9, 2012 20 km NNE of Barkot, India M5.1 63 km
Feb 6, 2017 36 km NW of P?palkoti, India M5.1 44 km
May 28, 2010 10 km SE of Rohru, India M5.0 106 km
Sep 21, 2009 Uttaranchal, India M5.0 17 km
Oct 20, 1991 24 km ENE of Uttark?shi, India M4.9 34 km
Apr 7, 1999 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 90 km
Oct 8, 2012 71 km ENE of Sar?han, India M4.9 104 km
Apr 14, 1999 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 89 km
Dec 18, 1990 14 km ENE of Rudrapray?g, India M4.9 75 km
Apr 18, 1999 23 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 90 km
May 27, 2003 18 km NW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 60 km
Jun 20, 2011 22 km NNW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 57 km
Oct 21, 1995 92 km NNE of Uttark?shi, India M4.9 49 km
Apr 1, 2015 11 km SE of P?palkoti, India M4.9 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 7°F (-14°C) 2.6 in
March 15°F (-10°C) 2.8 in
April 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
May 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
June 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in
July 41°F (5°C) 9.2 in Wettest
August 41°F (5°C) 7.3 in Warmest
September 36°F (2°C) 5.1 in
October 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Driest
December 11°F (-11°C) 1.7 in

Gangotri has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 6°F in January to 41°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and November the driest (0.7").

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Airports Near Gangotri

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gauchar Airstrip-Small Airport
Maa Ganga Airport Uttarkashi-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gangotri

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gangotri Temple

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
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What is the population of Gangotri?

Gangotri has a population of 606 residents and is located in India. The population density is 572 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gangotri?

Gangotri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches, with 14.0 inches of snow.

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