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
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 10,847 |
| Elevation | 1,821 ft (555 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.1883°, 74.8127° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Karnataka |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 179.1 inches (4,549 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above India avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,821 ft (555 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.1883°N, 74.8127°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Museums in Kargal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keladi Museum and Historical Research Bureau |
Farmers Markets in Kargal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMC/APMC Yard |
Hotels in Kargal
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kargal
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kargal
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kargal
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Waterfalls Near Kargal
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kargal.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Jog Falls |
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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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