Pūnch, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Pūnch is a small city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 28,197. Elevation: 3,278 ft (999 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

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

28,197 Population 239/sq mi density
3,278 ft Elevation 999 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population28,197
Density239/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation3,278 ft (999 m)
Population28,197
Population Density239 / sq mi
Elevation3,278 ft (999 m)
Coordinates33.7703°, 74.0925°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (616 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pūnch

Pūnch is a small city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 28,197. The city sits at an elevation of 3,278 feet (999 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Pūnch

Pūnch has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1251 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.4°C / 30°F -13.4° / 8.2° 139.9
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -12.7° / 11° 113.0
Mar 6.1°C / 43°F -4.8° / 17.6° 144.5
Apr 11°C / 52°F 0.9° / 21.3° 133.5
May 15°C / 59°F 4.1° / 25.7° 94.7
Jun 18.5°C / 65°F 8.8° / 28.1° 102.6
Jul 20.3°C / 69°F 13.2° / 28.8° 168.2
Aug 19.6°C / 67°F 12.1° / 27.2° 121.8
Sep 17.7°C / 64°F 9.2° / 26.2° 55.1
Oct 12.2°C / 54°F 1.2° / 23.3° 47.0
Nov 6.5°C / 44°F -4.3° / 18.7° 75.8
Dec 1.7°C / 35°F -10.4° / 13.6° 54.7
Pūnch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,278 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above India avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation3,278 ft (999 m)
Area117.9 sq mi (305.3 km²)
Population Density239/sq mi
Coordinates33.7703°N, 74.0925°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.54"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

257 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 2, 2025.

Feb 20, 2009 19 km NW of Uri, India M5.5 51 km
Feb 14, 2004 20 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.5 138 km
Feb 14, 2004 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 140 km
Aug 13, 2012 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 126 km
Feb 26, 2015 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 125 km
Sep 24, 2019 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan M5.4 82 km
Oct 1, 2016 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 132 km
Jul 2, 2015 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.3 84 km
Jan 28, 1991 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan M5.2 39 km
Oct 10, 2010 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan M5.2 112 km
Mar 20, 2006 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.2 114 km
Feb 5, 2019 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.2 148 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 148 km
Aug 20, 2024 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India M5.1 46 km
Jul 16, 2001 19 km S of Daultala, Pakistan M5.1 123 km
Jul 24, 2015 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan M5.1 84 km
Jan 12, 2020 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.1 143 km
Jul 27, 2009 30 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.0 149 km
Apr 28, 1999 7 km WSW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan M5.0 100 km
Mar 24, 1992 17 km NW of Islamabad, Pakistan M5.0 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 1.4 in Warmest
July 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
August 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in Driest
December 47°F (8°C) 1.0 in

Pūnch has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.5") and November the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Pūnch

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government Model Higher Secondary School (Boys) Poonch - - - -
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Clinics in Pūnch

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Owais Sadeeq Clinic

Bus Stations in Pūnch

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1179170809

Ski Resorts Near Pūnch

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 Pūnch

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sheikh ul Alam International AirportSXRLarge Airport
Mangla AirportXJMMedium Airport
Rawalakot AirportRAZMedium Airport
Bhurban HeliportBHCSmall Airport
Muzaffarabad AirportMFGSmall Airport
Poonch Airport-Small Airport
Rajouri AirportRJISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pūnch

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد فضل

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 Pūnch

What is the population of Pūnch?

Pūnch has a population of 28,197 residents and is located in India. The population density is 239 people per square mile, spread across 117.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pūnch?

Pūnch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches.

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