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Weather & Climate in Gangotri, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gangotri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.2 inches. The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,351 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 24.4°F |
| 55% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,351 ft (3,155 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 764/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9959°N, 78.9432°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
143 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Oct 19, 1991 | 32 km E of Uttark?shi, India | M6.8 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1999 | 9 km NNW of P?palkoti, India | M6.6 | 70 km | 15 km |
| Mar 28, 1999 | 12 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M5.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1999 | 10 km WSW of P?palkoti, India | M5.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 10 km W of P?palkoti, India | M5.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | Uttaranchal, India | M5.1 | 68 km | 19 km |
| Feb 9, 2012 | 20 km NNE of Barkot, India | M5.1 | 63 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 36 km NW of P?palkoti, India | M5.1 | 44 km | 16 km |
| May 28, 2010 | 10 km SE of Rohru, India | M5.0 | 106 km | 19 km |
| Sep 21, 2009 | Uttaranchal, India | M5.0 | 17 km | 52 km |
| Oct 20, 1991 | 24 km ENE of Uttark?shi, India | M4.9 | 34 km | 27 km |
| Apr 7, 1999 | 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 71 km ENE of Sar?han, India | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Rudrapray?g, India | M4.9 | 75 km | 19 km |
| Apr 18, 1999 | 23 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2003 | 18 km NW of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 22 km NNW of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 57 km | 14 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 92 km NNE of Uttark?shi, India | M4.9 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 11 km SE of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 7°F (-14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 36°F (2°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| December | 11°F (-11°C) | 1.7 in |
Gangotri has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 6°F in January to 41°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and November the driest (0.7").