Gulgam, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Gulgam is a small city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 15,587. Elevation: 5,666 ft (1,727 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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

15,587 Population 34/sq mi density
5,666 ft Elevation 1,727 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
33.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Gulgam

Gulgam is a village in Kupwara district, and the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The village is 6 km (3.7 mi) away from Kupwara. There are 119 scheduled tribes persons of which 55 are females and 64 are males. Females constitute 46.22% and males constitute 53.78% of the scheduled tribes population. Scheduled tribes constitute 1.23% of the total population.

People

Population15,587
Density34/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation5,666 ft (1,727 m)
Population15,587
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation5,666 ft (1,727 m)
Coordinates34.5501°, 74.2173°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation33.7 inches (857 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)

About Gulgam

Gulgam is a small city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 15,587. The city sits at an elevation of 5,666 feet (1,727 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Gulgam

Gulgam has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (19°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1197 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.3°C / 24°F -17.9° / 5.9° 139.8
Feb -2.6°C / 27°F -17.2° / 7.6° 110.7
Mar 3.1°C / 38°F -10° / 14.5° 150.4
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F -2.6° / 19.4° 145.5
May 12.6°C / 55°F 2° / 23.6° 94.5
Jun 16.4°C / 62°F 5.8° / 27.3° 93.1
Jul 19°C / 66°F 10.6° / 29.5° 137.3
Aug 18°C / 64°F 9.3° / 27.9° 102.5
Sep 16°C / 61°F 6.7° / 27.6° 46.0
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F -1.6° / 22.1° 45.3
Nov 3.8°C / 39°F -7.9° / 16.9° 84.2
Dec -1.1°C / 30°F -13.6° / 10.5° 47.5
Gulgam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,666 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below India avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation5,666 ft (1,727 m)
Area460.4 sq mi (1,192.4 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates34.5501°N, 74.2173°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below India avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.24"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

337 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M3.6 on Aug 21, 2024.

Feb 20, 2009 19 km NW of Uri, India M5.5 48 km
Feb 14, 2004 20 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.5 95 km
Jan 24, 1992 northwestern Kashmir M5.5 111 km
Oct 1, 2016 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 63 km
Nov 1, 2002 54 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.4 115 km
Feb 26, 2015 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 87 km
Aug 13, 2012 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 61 km
Feb 14, 2004 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 97 km
Apr 5, 1990 53 km SW of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.4 120 km
Nov 3, 2002 61 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.3 102 km
Jul 2, 2015 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.3 48 km
Jan 28, 1991 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan M5.2 70 km
Mar 14, 2010 70 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.2 88 km
Oct 10, 2010 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan M5.2 144 km
Jun 12, 2019 11 km W of Shingli Bala, Pakistan M5.2 125 km
Nov 2, 2002 31 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.2 124 km
Feb 5, 2019 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.2 62 km
Mar 20, 2006 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.2 49 km
Jul 24, 2015 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan M5.1 122 km
Aug 20, 2024 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India M5.1 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in
March 42°F (5°C) 4.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in Wettest
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in Driest
December 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in

Gulgam has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (0.9").

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Banks in Gulgam

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jammu and Kashmir Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Gulgam

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Ski Resorts Near Gulgam

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Drung Bowls 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Trajan Bowl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hapat Khud Bowl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shaggy's Face 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sheenmai Bowl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Apharwat S Bowl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Apharwat N Bowl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gulmarg Ski Resort area Phase 2 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gulgam

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sheikh ul Alam International AirportSXRLarge Airport
Rawalakot AirportRAZMedium Airport
Muzaffarabad AirportMFGSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gulgam

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jamia Masjid Awoora
Jamia Masjid Pir Mohala Awoora
Jamia Masjid Shareef Muqam Awoora

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 Gulgam?

Gulgam has a population of 15,587 residents and is located in India. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 460.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gulgam?

Gulgam has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.7 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

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