Padam, India

Ladakh · India

Padam is a small city in Ladakh, India with a population of 25,000. Elevation: 11,680 ft (3,560 m). Average temperature: 28°F (-2°C).

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

25,000 Population
11,680 ft Elevation 3,560 meters
28°F Avg Temperature -2°C
9.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population25,000

Climate

Avg Temp28°F (-2°C)
Rain9.7 in/yr
Elevation11,680 ft (3,560 m)
Population25,000
Elevation11,680 ft (3,560 m)
Coordinates33.4666°, 76.8849°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceLadakh
Average Temperature28°F (-2°C)
January Average2°F (-17°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation9.7 inches (247 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.2 inches (13 cm)

About Padam

Padam is a small city in India (Ladakh) with a population of 25,000. The city sits at an elevation of 11,680 feet (3,560 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 28°F (-2°C). Temperatures range from 2°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Padam

Padam has an average annual temperature of -6.2°C (21°F). The hottest month is Jul (6.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 789 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -18.7°C / -2°F -32.4° / -7.1° 83.4
Feb -17.3°C / 1°F -31.9° / -5.2° 66.3
Mar -12.8°C / 9°F -28.1° / -2.1° 103.4
Apr -7.6°C / 18°F -20.5° / 0.7° 80.5
May -2.6°C / 27°F -14° / 5.8° 55.5
Jun 2.1°C / 36°F -6° / 12.5° 41.0
Jul 6.4°C / 44°F -2.3° / 16.1° 107.4
Aug 6.4°C / 43°F -2.9° / 15.3° 89.5
Sep 2.8°C / 37°F -6.4° / 13.3° 52.5
Oct -4.6°C / 24°F -16.3° / 6.7° 30.0
Nov -11.6°C / 11°F -24.7° / 0.5° 46.3
Dec -17.1°C / 1°F -29.8° / -4.7° 32.9
Padam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,680 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

2°F Jan (-17°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average27.7°F
49% below India avg
January Average2°F (-17°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation11,680 ft (3,560 m)
Coordinates33.4666°N, 76.8849°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"
74% below India avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.30"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

196 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 M5.7 105 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 110 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 98 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 99 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 89 km
Mar 13, 2025 50 km SSW of Padam, India M5.1 51 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 122 km
Aug 23, 2011 41 km S of Padam, India M5.1 41 km
Feb 26, 2020 47 km NNE of Chamba, India M5.0 81 km
Jul 9, 2013 111 km ENE of Man?li, India M5.0 145 km
Apr 4, 2024 33 km S of Padam, India M5.0 34 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 91 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 123 km
May 26, 2006 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 70 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 85 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 106 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 94 km
Sep 28, 2001 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 109 km
Jun 4, 2013 41 km WNW of Kyelang, India M4.9 92 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 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 2°F (-17°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 4°F (-16°C) 1.1 in
March 13°F (-10°C) 1.3 in Wettest
April 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
May 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in
July 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
September 44°F (6°C) 1.2 in
October 32°F (0°C) 0.4 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in Driest
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.5 in

Padam has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 2°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and November the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Padam

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rainbow School - - - -
Duzin Photang School - - - -
Hostel of SECPAD school - - - -
SECPAD School Karsha-Yulsum - - - -
Karsha Government High School - - - -
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Hotels in Padam

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marq hotel
Mentckling Hotel

Restaurants in Padam

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Thukpa (100Rs)
Kailash Restaurant
Lhasa Restaurant
Uttarakhand Restaurant & Sweet Shop

Castles in Padam

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zangla Palace

Clinics in Padam

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

New Type Primary Health Care

Gas Stations in Padam

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #9888799401
IN #9888840329

Banks in Padam

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

J&K Bank
JK Bank

Airports Near Padam

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee AirportIXLMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Padam

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assi temple
Bardan Monastery
Buddha Statue
Dijiling Leh
Gompa
Jama Masjid
Karsha Monastery
Pibiting Gompa
Sani Gompa
Stagrimo Gompa

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Padam

What is the population of Padam?

Padam has a population of 25,000 residents and is located in India..

What is the weather like in Padam?

Padam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winter temperatures average 2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 9.7 inches, with 5.2 inches of snow.

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