Jaisalmer, India

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

67,604 Population 34,317/sq mi density

768 ft Elevation 234 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.7 / 5.0

$1,700 median income, 8.0% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

Jaisalmer has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)

Annual Average	80.7°F
	49% above US avg
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days	322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	768 ft (234 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density	34,317/sq mi
Coordinates	26.9176°N, 70.9039°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"

80% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.07"

Driest Month (Oct) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 9, 2009.

Nov 8, 1991	72 km SSW of Jaisalmer, India	M5.4	72 km
Apr 9, 2009	29 km NNW of Jaisalmer, India	M5.1	29 km
Nov 20, 1991	64 km S of Jaisalmer, India	M4.5	65 km
Nov 25, 1991	50 km S of Jaisalmer, India	M4.2	51 km
Apr 5, 2007	65 km SE of Khanpur, Pakistan	M4.1	148 km
Nov 8, 1991	21 km NW of Jaisalmer, India	M3.8	21 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Unnamed (1999).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1999	Unnamed	Category 3	250 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	61°F (16°C)	0.1 in	Coldest
February	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in
March	79°F (26°C)	0.1 in
April	88°F (31°C)	0.1 in
May	94°F (34°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
June	94°F (34°C)	0.3 in
July	90°F (32°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
August	87°F (31°C)	3.0 in
September	87°F (31°C)	0.6 in
October	84°F (29°C)	0.0 in	Driest
November	73°F (23°C)	0.1 in
December	64°F (18°C)	0.1 in

Jaisalmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 61°F in January to 94°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and October the driest (0.0").

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