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Weather & Climate in Chandigarh, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chandigarh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 44.0 sq mi (114.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 22,049/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7363°N, 76.7884°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 9, 2012 | 20 km NNE of Barkot, India | M5.1 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | Uttaranchal, India | M5.1 | 140 km | 19 km |
| May 28, 2010 | 10 km SE of Rohru, India | M5.0 | 110 km | 19 km |
| Jan 20, 1991 | 16 km SE of Banj?r, India | M4.9 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 1996 | 11 km SE of Barkot, India | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 1997 | 8 km WNW of Sundarnagar, India | M4.7 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 11 km SE of Banj?r, India | M4.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Aug 27, 2016 | 8 km ENE of R?mpur, India | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 18 km ESE of Dirba, India | M4.6 | 100 km | 16 km |
| Feb 11, 2013 | 18 km NNE of Barkot, India | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1996 | 11 km ENE of Indri, India | M4.5 | 98 km | 54 km |
| Aug 27, 2016 | 6 km NE of R?mpur, India | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 1999 | 6 km SSE of Jubbal, India | M4.5 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 1992 | 18 km N of Barkot, India | M4.5 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2000 | 22 km NNW of Barkot, India | M4.5 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2002 | 15 km NW of Banj?r, India | M4.5 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 4 km ENE of Gagret, India | M4.5 | 123 km | 30 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 15 km WNW of Seoni, India | M4.5 | 67 km | 35 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 24 km NNW of Barkot, India | M4.5 | 125 km | 21 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 17 km ENE of Seoni, India | M4.4 | 80 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 10.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in |
Chandigarh has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 55°F in January to 90°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.7") and April the driest (0.3").