Joshīmath, India

Uttarakhand · India

Joshīmath is a small city in Uttarakhand, India with a population of 13,865. Elevation: 5,974 ft (1,821 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

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

13,865 Population
5,974 ft Elevation 1,821 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
66.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population13,865

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain66.4 in/yr
Elevation5,974 ft (1,821 m)
Population13,865
Elevation5,974 ft (1,821 m)
Coordinates30.5554°, 79.5644°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceUttarakhand
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation66.4 inches (1,687 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)

About Joshīmath

Joshīmath is a small city in India (Uttarakhand) with a population of 13,865. The city sits at an elevation of 5,974 feet (1,821 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Joshīmath

Joshīmath has an average annual temperature of 6.8°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 935 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.7°C / 27°F -13.5° / 9.3° 50.9
Feb -1.4°C / 30°F -14.1° / 10.3° 51.5
Mar 2.7°C / 37°F -9.8° / 14.7° 50.9
Apr 7.1°C / 45°F -3.7° / 17.7° 47.4
May 10.2°C / 50°F 0.5° / 20.3° 80.9
Jun 13.4°C / 56°F 4.4° / 22.3° 77.0
Jul 14.4°C / 58°F 8.5° / 21° 219.1
Aug 13.9°C / 57°F 8.9° / 19.4° 159.9
Sep 12.4°C / 54°F 5.7° / 19.4° 127.2
Oct 7.9°C / 46°F -0.8° / 17.1° 44.6
Nov 3.9°C / 39°F -5.7° / 14.1° 7.5
Dec -0.3°C / 31°F -11.2° / 11.6° 17.8
Joshīmath experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,974 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below India avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation5,974 ft (1,821 m)
Coordinates30.5554°N, 79.5644°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.4"
75% above India avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.69"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

151 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.6 on May 22, 2025.

Oct 19, 1991 32 km E of Uttark?shi, India M6.8 80 km
Mar 28, 1999 9 km NNW of P?palkoti, India M6.6 16 km
Jan 5, 1997 1 km E of Dh?rchula, India M5.6 122 km
Mar 28, 1999 12 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M5.4 32 km
Apr 4, 2011 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal M5.3 149 km
Mar 30, 1999 10 km WSW of P?palkoti, India M5.3 30 km
Jun 22, 2010 9 km WNW of Dh?rchula, India M5.2 113 km
Jul 22, 2007 Uttaranchal, India M5.1 132 km
Feb 6, 2017 36 km NW of P?palkoti, India M5.1 40 km
Feb 9, 2012 20 km NNE of Barkot, India M5.1 132 km
Sep 21, 1990 10 km S of B?geshwar, India M5.1 93 km
Apr 6, 1999 10 km W of P?palkoti, India M5.1 28 km
Jul 6, 2010 11 km W of Dh?rchula, India M5.0 113 km
Sep 21, 2009 Uttaranchal, India M5.0 60 km
Dec 8, 1994 17 km SE of Josh?math, India M4.9 17 km
Apr 14, 1999 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 42 km
Jun 20, 2011 22 km NNW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 23 km
Apr 7, 1999 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 42 km
Oct 21, 1995 92 km NNE of Uttark?shi, India M4.9 113 km
Apr 18, 1999 23 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in Warmest
July 59°F (15°C) 14.7 in Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 13.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 7.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in Driest
December 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in

Joshīmath has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 34°F in January to 60°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.7") and November the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Joshīmath

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Joshīmath

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Faraway Cottages, Auli
Hotel Himalayan Holidays
Kuber Annex
Shepherds Lodge Devangan
Snow Crest Hotel
Tathatshu Ski Resort

Restaurants in Joshīmath

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auli-D
Hotel Badrish & Restaurant
Langar Hall (community kitchen)

Bus Stations in Joshīmath

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Badrinath & Govindghat
G.M.O.U. Ltd (Rishikesh/Hariwad)
Interstate Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Joshīmath

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #12049307382
IN #6031232189

Airports Near Joshīmath

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gauchar Airstrip-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Joshīmath

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National ParksNatural1988

Churches & Religious Organizations in Joshīmath

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gurudwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib
Gurudwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib (Joshimath)
Jyoti Vidyala
Narsingh Temple
Padiyar devatha temple

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Joshīmath

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Joshīmath.

Name Description
Jogifall
Vasudhara waterfall

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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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Joshīmath

Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
Natural · inscribed 1988
Nestled high in West Himalaya, India’s Valley of Flowers National Park is renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty. This richly diverse area is also home to rare and endangered animals, including the Asiatic black bear,...

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Joshīmath has a population of 13,865 residents and is located in India..

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Joshīmath has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 66.4 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

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