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Weather & Climate in Ganderbal, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ganderbal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.2 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,226 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,226 ft (1,593 m) |
| Area | 90.7 sq mi (234.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2262°N, 74.7748°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
270 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jan 24, 1992 | northwestern Kashmir | M5.5 | 145 km | 47 km |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 19 km NW of Uri, India | M5.5 | 81 km | 12 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 54 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.4 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2012 | 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 123 km | 28 km |
| Feb 26, 2015 | 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 146 km | 30 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 61 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.3 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Dec 25, 1990 | 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.3 | 132 km | 51 km |
| Jul 2, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.2 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 70 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.2 | 122 km | 44 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India | M5.2 | 150 km | 42 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.2 | 112 km | 21 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan | M5.2 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2020 | 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India | M5.1 | 47 km | 14 km |
| May 31, 1997 | 61 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.0 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 16 km N of Doda, India | M5.0 | 128 km | 43 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 134 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in |
Ganderbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (1.1").