Kathua, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Kathua is a mid-size city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 51,991. Elevation: 1,060 ft (323 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

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

51,991 Population 2,641/sq mi density
1,060 ft Elevation 323 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
61.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population51,991
Density2,641/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain61.6 in/yr
Elevation1,060 ft (323 m)
Population51,991
Population Density2,641 / sq mi
Elevation1,060 ft (323 m)
Coordinates32.3694°, 75.5254°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation61.6 inches (1,565 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kathua

Kathua is a mid-size city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 51,991. The city sits at an elevation of 1,060 feet (323 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Kathua

Kathua has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jun (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1546 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.7°C / 48°F 2.2° / 18.4° 102.8
Feb 11.4°C / 53°F 2.2° / 21.7° 73.7
Mar 16.1°C / 61°F 6.1° / 27.2° 110.5
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 10.9° / 32.1° 71.7
May 25.5°C / 78°F 14.7° / 37.8° 62.6
Jun 28.6°C / 84°F 18.9° / 38.4° 99.1
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 20.8° / 35.5° 408.9
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 21° / 30.5° 348.7
Sep 24°C / 75°F 18.4° / 29.4° 154.3
Oct 20.1°C / 68°F 12.6° / 28.1° 43.2
Nov 15.4°C / 60°F 7.6° / 24.6° 37.2
Dec 11.1°C / 52°F 3° / 21.1° 33.8
Kathua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,060 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.4°F
34% above India avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation1,060 ft (323 m)
Area19.7 sq mi (51.0 km²)
Population Density2,641/sq mi
Coordinates32.3694°N, 75.5254°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.6"
62% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.01"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 20, 2025.

May 1, 2013 16 km ENE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.7 83 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 91 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 108 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 91 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 111 km
Aug 23, 2011 41 km S of Padam, India M5.1 149 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 104 km
Mar 13, 2025 50 km SSW of Padam, India M5.1 130 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 107 km
Feb 26, 2020 47 km NNE of Chamba, India M5.0 95 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 103 km
Apr 4, 2024 33 km S of Padam, India M5.0 150 km
May 26, 2006 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 109 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 108 km
Sep 9, 2019 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India M4.9 92 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 95 km
Aug 21, 2014 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.9 85 km
Sep 28, 2001 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 102 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 103 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 KANGRA, INDIA Earthquake - 19,000 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
March 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in
May 86°F (30°C) 1.2 in
June 89°F (32°C) 3.1 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 17.0 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 16.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in Driest
December 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in

Kathua has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 53°F in January to 89°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.0") and November the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Kathua

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kendriya Vidyalaya Kathua - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Kathua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grain Market

Clinics in Kathua

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aastha Nursing Home
Dr. Hardev Gupta Clinic
Dr. Ritesh ENT Care Clinic
Pathankot Bone Clinic

Dentists in Kathua

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sunny Smiles Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Kathua

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kathua

Bus Stations in Kathua

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #11669121819

Airports Near Kathua

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International AirportATQLarge Airport
Jammu AirportIXJMedium Airport
Kangra AirportDHMMedium Airport
Pathankot AirportIXPMedium Airport
Udhampur Air Force Station-Medium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kathua

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Narsingh Mandir
Narsingh Mandir

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
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kathua

What is the population of Kathua?

Kathua has a population of 51,991 residents and is located in India. The population density is 2,641 people per square mile, spread across 19.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kathua?

Kathua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 61.6 inches.

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