Kulgam, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Kulgam is a small city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 23,584. Elevation: 5,715 ft (1,742 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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

23,584 Population 57/sq mi density
5,715 ft Elevation 1,742 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population23,584
Density57/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation5,715 ft (1,742 m)
Population23,584
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation5,715 ft (1,742 m)
Coordinates33.6446°, 75.0192°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation46.3 inches (1,176 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.5 inches (34 cm)

About Kulgam

Kulgam is a small city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 23,584. The city sits at an elevation of 5,715 feet (1,742 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Kulgam

Kulgam has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1228 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.1°C / 30°F -11.4° / 8.9° 146.9
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -11.6° / 10.4° 107.3
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F -4.8° / 17.3° 137.4
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 0.2° / 20.8° 122.2
May 14.3°C / 58°F 3.7° / 25° 78.8
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 8.3° / 27.4° 85.0
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 12.7° / 27.2° 177.9
Aug 18.7°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.1° 139.4
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 8.8° / 25° 65.5
Oct 11.4°C / 53°F 1.3° / 22° 52.0
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F -3.6° / 17.7° 69.6
Dec 1.7°C / 35°F -9.1° / 13.4° 46.1
Kulgam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,715 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below India avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation5,715 ft (1,742 m)
Area412.0 sq mi (1,067.0 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates33.6446°N, 75.0192°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above India avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.09"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

203 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 M5.7 102 km
Feb 20, 2009 19 km NW of Uri, India M5.5 121 km
Sep 24, 2019 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan M5.4 130 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 73 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 101 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 95 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 101 km
Jan 28, 1991 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan M5.2 121 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 65 km
Aug 20, 2024 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India M5.1 90 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 95 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 65 km
May 26, 2006 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 126 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 76 km
Feb 26, 2020 47 km NNE of Chamba, India M5.0 136 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 87 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 95 km
Feb 23, 1999 14 km WSW of M?g?m, India M4.9 70 km
Sep 28, 2001 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 79 km
Mar 10, 2006 12 km E of New Mirpur, Pakistan M4.9 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 5.7 in
March 42°F (5°C) 7.1 in Wettest
April 52°F (11°C) 6.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in Driest
December 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in

Kulgam has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (1.4").

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Libraries in Kulgam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Library, Pulwama0.0

Farmers Markets in Kulgam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fruit and Vegetable Market
Vegetable and Fruit Mandi Shopian

Monuments in Kulgam

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ghanta Ghar

Clinics in Kulgam

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baba Reshi Polyclinic and Diagnostic Centre
Jawhara Health care

Dentists in Kulgam

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Mudasir's Dental Clinic & Implant Centre

Bus Stations in Kulgam

4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1254374196
Laroo Bus Stand
Main Bus stand
Qazigund Bus Stand

Banks in Kulgam

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jammu and Kashmir Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Kulgam

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Ski Resorts Near Kulgam

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Drung Bowls 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Trajan Bowl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hapat Khud Bowl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shaggy's Face 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sheenmai Bowl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Apharwat S Bowl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Apharwat N Bowl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gulmarg Ski Resort area Phase 2 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kulgam

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sheikh ul Alam International AirportSXRLarge Airport
Udhampur Air Force Station-Medium Airport
Awantipura Air Force Station-Small Airport
Rajouri AirportRJISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kulgam

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jamia Masjid Chansar

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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What is the population of Kulgam?

Kulgam has a population of 23,584 residents and is located in India. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 412.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kulgam?

Kulgam has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow.

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