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Weather & Climate in Dalhousie, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dalhousie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 72.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,568 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,568 ft (1,697 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5522°N, 75.9466°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
182 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 | 57 km | 15 km |
| Dec 25, 1990 | 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.3 | 89 km | 51 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India | M5.3 | 64 km | 40 km |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India | M5.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India | M5.2 | 83 km | 42 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 41 km S of Padam, India | M5.1 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 50 km SSW of Padam, India | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India | M5.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 88 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 2006 | 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 72 km | 67 km |
| Feb 26, 2020 | 47 km NNE of Chamba, India | M5.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 79 km | 14 km |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 16 km N of Doda, India | M5.0 | 89 km | 43 km |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 33 km S of Padam, India | M5.0 | 106 km | 32 km |
| May 19, 2009 | 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 73 km | 21 km |
| Mar 24, 1995 | 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India | M4.9 | 5 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2014 | 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India | M4.9 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India | M4.9 | 52 km | 44 km |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India | M4.9 | 76 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 | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 18.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 17.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in |
Dalhousie has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 72.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.2") and November the driest (0.8").