Uttarkāshi, India

Uttarakhand · India

Uttarkāshi is a small city in Uttarakhand, India with a population of 17,475. Elevation: 3,763 ft (1,147 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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

17,475 Population 3,766/sq mi density
3,763 ft Elevation 1,147 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
64.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population17,475
Density3,766/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain64.5 in/yr
Elevation3,763 ft (1,147 m)
Population17,475
Population Density3,766 / sq mi
Elevation3,763 ft (1,147 m)
Coordinates30.7299°, 78.4434°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceUttarakhand
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation64.5 inches (1,638 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Uttarkāshi

Uttarkāshi is a small city in India (Uttarakhand) with a population of 17,475. The city sits at an elevation of 3,763 feet (1,147 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Uttarkāshi

Uttarkāshi has an average annual temperature of 13.5°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jun (20.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1249 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F -4.7° / 15.9° 61.4
Feb 6.2°C / 43°F -4.7° / 17.6° 47.7
Mar 10.4°C / 51°F 0.7° / 22.1° 59.2
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 4.7° / 26° 41.6
May 17.9°C / 64°F 7.9° / 29.4° 74.7
Jun 20.5°C / 69°F 11.5° / 30.2° 96.3
Jul 19.7°C / 67°F 14.8° / 26.6° 350.0
Aug 19.1°C / 66°F 14.8° / 24.3° 271.8
Sep 17.9°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.9° 185.5
Oct 14°C / 57°F 6.7° / 21.9° 35.4
Nov 10.2°C / 50°F 3.4° / 19° 8.0
Dec 6.7°C / 44°F -2.3° / 17° 18.0
Uttarkāshi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,763 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above India avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation3,763 ft (1,147 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density3,766/sq mi
Coordinates30.7299°N, 78.4434°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.5"
70% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 16.61"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 7, 2023.

Oct 19, 1991 32 km E of Uttark?shi, India M6.8 32 km
Mar 28, 1999 9 km NNW of P?palkoti, India M6.6 95 km
Mar 28, 1999 12 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M5.4 102 km
Mar 30, 1999 10 km WSW of P?palkoti, India M5.3 94 km
Apr 6, 1999 10 km W of P?palkoti, India M5.1 91 km
Jul 22, 2007 Uttaranchal, India M5.1 26 km
Feb 6, 2017 36 km NW of P?palkoti, India M5.1 70 km
Feb 9, 2012 20 km NNE of Barkot, India M5.1 32 km
Sep 21, 2009 Uttaranchal, India M5.0 61 km
May 28, 2010 10 km SE of Rohru, India M5.0 73 km
Oct 8, 2012 71 km ENE of Sar?han, India M4.9 123 km
May 27, 2003 18 km NW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 84 km
Dec 18, 1990 14 km ENE of Rudrapray?g, India M4.9 78 km
Oct 21, 1995 92 km NNE of Uttark?shi, India M4.9 92 km
Jan 20, 1991 16 km SE of Banj?r, India M4.9 129 km
Jun 20, 2011 22 km NNW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 87 km
Apr 18, 1999 23 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 98 km
Apr 14, 1999 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 98 km
Apr 7, 1999 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 99 km
Oct 20, 1991 24 km ENE of Uttark?shi, India M4.9 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 16.5 in
August 68°F (20°C) 16.6 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 8.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in Driest
December 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in

Uttarkāshi has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 44°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.6") and November the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Uttarkāshi

Institution Type Founded Website
Government Post Graduate College College - ,
Nehru Institute Of Mountaineering College - ,

Schools in Uttarkāshi

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government Inter College Uttarkashi - - - -
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Radio Stations near Uttarkāshi

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Hotels in Uttarkāshi

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Akash Ganga
HOTEL DAIWARCH
Shivalinga

Restaurants in Uttarkāshi

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mukesh Rana Homestay and restaurant

Dentists in Uttarkāshi

6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aditri Dental Clinic
Arvind Dental Clinic
Dental Clinic
Shri Hari Dental Clinic
The Dental Town
Uttarkashi Smile Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Uttarkāshi

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus station
Uttarkashi Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Uttarkāshi

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1356151699
IN #1356154564

Airports Near Uttarkāshi

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dehradun Jolly Grant AirportDEDMedium Airport
Gauchar Airstrip-Small Airport
Maa Ganga Airport Uttarkashi-Small Airport

Post Offices in Uttarkāshi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Uttarkāshi

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Immured rice fields: Nag Devta
Nag Temple (of serpent/cobra deity)
Nag temple (of serpent/cobra deity)
Nag temple (of serpent/cobra Deity)
Nagni Thang Mandir
Shivananda Ashram
temple of Ayana Devi (Form of Mother Kali)
temple of narsingh (Man-Lion Avatar of Vishnu)

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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What is the population of Uttarkāshi?

Uttarkāshi has a population of 17,475 residents and is located in India. The population density is 3,766 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Uttarkāshi?

Uttarkāshi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 64.5 inches.

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