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Weather & Climate in Banihāl, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banihāl experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,410 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,410 ft (1,649 m) |
| Area | 200.8 sq mi (519.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4365°N, 75.1968°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
197 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| May 1, 2013 | 16 km ENE of Bhadarw?h, India | M5.7 | 75 km | 15 km |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 19 km NW of Uri, India | M5.5 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India | M5.3 | 75 km | 40 km |
| Dec 25, 1990 | 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.3 | 49 km | 51 km |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India | M5.2 | 72 km | 42 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan | M5.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 50 km SSW of Padam, India | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India | M5.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India | M5.1 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2020 | 47 km NNE of Chamba, India | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 71 km | 14 km |
| May 26, 2006 | 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 102 km | 67 km |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 16 km N of Doda, India | M5.0 | 39 km | 43 km |
| Mar 10, 2006 | 12 km E of New Mirpur, Pakistan | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1995 | 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India | M4.9 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 1999 | 14 km WSW of M?g?m, India | M4.9 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 54 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Banihāl has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 29°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (1.3").