Kargal, India

Karnataka · India

Kargal is a small city in Karnataka, India with a population of 10,847. Elevation: 1,821 ft (555 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

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

10,847 Population
1,821 ft Elevation 555 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
179.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Kargal

Kargal

Kargal also known as Jog-Kargal is a town in the Indian state of Karnataka, It is known for its proximity to Jog Falls which is situated on the outskirts of the town, The town is located on the banks of River Sharavati and gained importance after the construction of Linganamakki Dam in the year 1954. Kargal was first constituted as notified area and later upgraded as Kargal Town Panchayat on 2001. Kargal have a population of 10,847 people.

People

Population10,847

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain179.1 in/yr
Elevation1,821 ft (555 m)
Population10,847
Elevation1,821 ft (555 m)
Coordinates14.1883°, 74.8127°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceKarnataka
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation179.1 inches (4,549 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kargal

Kargal is a small city in India (Karnataka) with a population of 10,847. The city sits at an elevation of 1,821 feet (555 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 179.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Kargal

Kargal has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.3°C), the coldest is Jan (22.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 3523 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.3°C / 72°F 14.7° / 30.2° 22.1
Feb 24°C / 75°F 15.1° / 34.3° 3.1
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 17.4° / 36.7° 3.3
Apr 28.3°C / 83°F 21.4° / 38.2° 30.5
May 27.3°C / 81°F 22.1° / 36.9° 193.1
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 21° / 31.9° 575.2
Jul 24°C / 75°F 21.2° / 28.4° 1,169.8
Aug 24°C / 75°F 21.1° / 28.7° 697.9
Sep 23.9°C / 75°F 20.6° / 28.9° 473.7
Oct 24.2°C / 75°F 18.8° / 29.6° 266.3
Nov 23.7°C / 75°F 16.9° / 29.1° 66.0
Dec 22.9°C / 73°F 15.5° / 29.1° 22.1
Kargal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 179.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,821 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above India avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,821 ft (555 m)
Coordinates14.1883°N, 74.8127°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 179.1"
371% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 71.89"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Tauktae (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 3 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in
June 76°F (24°C) 35.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 71.9 in Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 42.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 13.7 in
October 76°F (25°C) 7.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in

Kargal has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 179.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (71.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Kargal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Keladi Museum and Historical Research Bureau

Farmers Markets in Kargal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
RMC/APMC Yard

Hotels in Kargal

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gudimane

Restaurants in Kargal

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yes Sir Hotel

Monuments in Kargal

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mahatma Gandhi Statue

Train Stations in Kargal

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Talaguppa

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Waterfalls Near Kargal

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kargal.

Name Description
Jog Falls

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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Kargal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 179.1 inches.

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