Handwāra, India
Jammu and Kashmir · India
Handwāra is a small city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 13,600. Elevation: 5,269 ft (1,606 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°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 | 13,600 |
| Population Density | 30 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,269 ft (1,606 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3968°, 74.2814° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.5 inches (749 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Handwāra
Handwāra is a small city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 13,600. The city sits at an elevation of 5,269 feet (1,606 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Climate in Handwāra
Handwāra 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above India avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,269 ft (1,606 m) |
| Area | 460.4 sq mi (1,192.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3968°N, 74.2814°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in |
Handwāra has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and November the driest (1.0").
Schools in Handwāra
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITI Handwara | - | - | - | - |
Cafes in Handwāra
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Handwāra
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Handwāra
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Handwāra
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Handwāra
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 Handwāra
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sheikh ul Alam International Airport | SXR | Large Airport |
| Rawalakot Airport | RAZ | Medium Airport |
| Awantipura Air Force Station | - | Small Airport |
| Poonch Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Handwāra
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Handwara Central Mosque | |
| Jama Masjid SalmanAbad | |
| Masjid Shareif | |
| Masjid Sharief | |
| Omar Abad Masjid | |
| Shiv Temple |
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What is the population of Handwāra?
Handwāra has a population of 13,600 residents and is located in India. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 460.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Handwāra?
Handwāra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.
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