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Pithorāgarh, India

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
47,571 Population 13,709/sq mi density
5,203 ft Elevation 1,586 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$2,500 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$15,000 home value, $35/mo rent
Pithorāgarh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,203 ft (1,586 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density13,709/sq mi
Coordinates29.5835°N, 80.2095°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.8"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.61"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

190 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.6 on May 22, 2025.

Mar 28, 1999 9 km NNW of P?palkoti, India M6.6 129 km
Oct 3, 2023 39 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.7 100 km
Dec 9, 1991 61 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal M5.6 138 km
Jan 5, 1997 1 km E of Dh?rchula, India M5.6 43 km
Nov 27, 2001 55 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.5 149 km
Jan 24, 2023 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.4 141 km
Nov 27, 2001 52 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.4 149 km
Mar 28, 1999 12 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M5.4 114 km
Mar 30, 1999 10 km WSW of P?palkoti, India M5.3 122 km
Apr 4, 2011 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal M5.3 54 km
Jun 22, 2010 9 km WNW of Dh?rchula, India M5.2 38 km
Apr 27, 2023 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.1 130 km
Sep 21, 1990 10 km S of B?geshwar, India M5.1 44 km
Apr 6, 1999 10 km W of P?palkoti, India M5.1 126 km
Nov 27, 2001 50 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal M5.1 148 km
Jan 9, 2013 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 146 km
Jul 17, 1994 43 km ESE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.0 123 km
May 5, 2006 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.0 77 km
Jul 6, 2010 11 km W of Dh?rchula, India M5.0 34 km
Nov 8, 1996 53 km W of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 8.2 in Warmest
July 71°F (22°C) 16.6 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 15.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 8.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in Driest
December 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in

Pithorāgarh has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 50°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.6") and November the driest (0.5").

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