Watargām, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Watargām is a small city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 7,015. Elevation: 5,233 ft (1,595 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

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

7,015 Population 52/sq mi density
5,233 ft Elevation 1,595 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population7,015
Density52/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Elevation5,233 ft (1,595 m)
Population7,015
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation5,233 ft (1,595 m)
Coordinates34.3194°, 74.3736°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (722 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Watargām

Watargām is a small city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 7,015. The city sits at an elevation of 5,233 feet (1,595 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Watargām enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,233 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above India avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation5,233 ft (1,595 m)
Area135.9 sq mi (351.9 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates34.3194°N, 74.3736°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.88"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

318 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M3.6 on Aug 21, 2024.

Jan 24, 1992 northwestern Kashmir M5.5 134 km
Feb 14, 2004 20 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.5 118 km
Feb 20, 2009 19 km NW of Uri, India M5.5 45 km
Aug 13, 2012 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 88 km
Nov 1, 2002 54 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.4 136 km
Oct 1, 2016 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 91 km
Sep 24, 2019 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan M5.4 148 km
Feb 26, 2015 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 108 km
Apr 5, 1990 53 km SW of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.4 148 km
Feb 14, 2004 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 119 km
Jul 2, 2015 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.3 63 km
Nov 3, 2002 61 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.3 124 km
Nov 2, 2002 31 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.2 148 km
Feb 5, 2019 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.2 89 km
Oct 10, 2010 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan M5.2 146 km
Mar 20, 2006 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.2 75 km
Jan 28, 1991 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan M5.2 62 km
Jun 12, 2019 11 km W of Shingli Bala, Pakistan M5.2 145 km
Mar 14, 2010 70 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.2 110 km
Jan 12, 2020 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.1 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 1.0 in Driest
December 40°F (5°C) 1.4 in

Watargām has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (1.0").

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Farmers Markets in Watargām

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fruit & Vegetable Market, Bandipora
Fruit Mandi Patushay Bandipora
KP Market
Main Market Boniyar
Main Market Trikanjan

Stadiums & Teams in Watargām

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Ski Resorts Near Watargām

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 Watargām

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sheikh ul Alam International AirportSXRLarge Airport
Rawalakot AirportRAZMedium Airport
Awantipura Air Force Station-Small Airport
Poonch Airport-Small Airport

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 Watargām?

Watargām has a population of 7,015 residents and is located in India. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 135.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Watargām?

Watargām enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

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