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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").