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Weather & Climate in Chamba, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,120 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,120 ft (951 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 27,925/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5553°N, 76.1265°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
184 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 | 61 km | 15 km |
| Dec 25, 1990 | 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.3 | 95 km | 51 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India | M5.3 | 66 km | 40 km |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India | M5.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India | M5.2 | 84 km | 42 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 41 km S of Padam, India | M5.1 | 91 km | 15 km |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 50 km SSW of Padam, India | M5.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 93 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 2006 | 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 67 km | 67 km |
| Feb 26, 2020 | 47 km NNE of Chamba, India | M5.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 81 km | 14 km |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 16 km N of Doda, India | M5.0 | 97 km | 43 km |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 33 km S of Padam, India | M5.0 | 94 km | 32 km |
| May 19, 2009 | 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 78 km | 21 km |
| Mar 24, 1995 | 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India | M4.9 | 12 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2014 | 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India | M4.9 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India | M4.9 | 48 km | 44 km |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India | M4.9 | 78 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | KANGRA, INDIA | Earthquake | - | 19,000 | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 18.6 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 18.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in |
Chamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 76.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (18.7") and November the driest (0.8").