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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,351 ft (3,155 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 572/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9959°N, 78.9432°E |
| 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").