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Weather & Climate in Gulmarg, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gulmarg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°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 37.4 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,799 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,799 ft (2,682 m) |
| Area | 262.4 sq mi (679.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0536°N, 74.3819°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
277 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Feb 14, 2004 | 20 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.5 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 19 km NW of Uri, India | M5.5 | 47 km | 12 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2012 | 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 110 km | 28 km |
| Feb 26, 2015 | 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 122 km | 30 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan | M5.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2004 | 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Jul 2, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Dec 25, 1990 | 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.3 | 147 km | 51 km |
| Oct 10, 2010 | 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan | M5.2 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 70 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.2 | 139 km | 44 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.2 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan | M5.2 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.2 | 118 km | 21 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2020 | 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan | M5.1 | 112 km | 17 km |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India | M5.1 | 16 km | 14 km |
| Jul 27, 2009 | 30 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.0 | 142 km | 49 km |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 7 km WSW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan | M5.0 | 141 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in |
Gulmarg has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (1.1").