All Countries
Weather & Climate in Amritsar, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Amritsar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 65.6 sq mi (170.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 17,660/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6223°N, 74.8753°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 1, 1996 | Pakistan | M5.2 | 135 km | 43 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 14 km SW of Khangah Dogran, Pakistan | M4.9 | 128 km | 48 km |
| Mar 24, 1995 | 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India | M4.9 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 2002 | Pakistan | M4.6 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 4 km ENE of Gagret, India | M4.5 | 117 km | 30 km |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 7 km ESE of Kahna Nau, Pakistan | M4.5 | 51 km | 61 km |
| Apr 13, 1996 | 13 km SSE of Shahkot, Pakistan | M4.4 | 130 km | 49 km |
| Aug 29, 2013 | 1 km NNE of Una, India | M4.4 | 133 km | 38 km |
| Nov 6, 2013 | 9 km NE of Gagret, India | M4.4 | 119 km | 41 km |
| May 13, 1994 | 13 km N of Kathua, India | M4.4 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2014 | 2 km NNW of Chak Five Hundred Seventy-five, Pakistan | M4.3 | 100 km | 46 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Jaranwala, Pakistan | M4.2 | 137 km | 49 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Fatehgarh Ch?ri?n, India | M4.2 | 28 km | 50 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 11 km NNW of Khem Karan, India | M4.2 | 54 km | 44 km |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 1 km SSW of Shekhupura, Pakistan | M4.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 7 km ENE of Shekhupura, Pakistan | M4.1 | 78 km | 79 km |
| Mar 24, 1998 | 10 km SW of Kunjah, Pakistan | M4.0 | 131 km | 43 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 11 km SSE of Nankana Sahib, Pakistan | M3.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2008 | 27 km WSW of Amritsar, India | M3.3 | 27 km | 49 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in |
Amritsar has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 53°F in January to 90°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and November the driest (0.2").