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Weather & Climate in Handwāra, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Handwāra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,269 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,269 ft (1,606 m) |
| Area | 460.4 sq mi (1,192.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3968°N, 74.2814°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
326 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Feb 20, 2009 | 19 km NW of Uri, India | M5.5 | 41 km | 12 km |
| Jan 24, 1992 | northwestern Kashmir | M5.5 | 126 km | 47 km |
| Feb 14, 2004 | 20 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.5 | 106 km | 11 km |
| Feb 14, 2004 | 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 108 km | 11 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2015 | 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 97 km | 30 km |
| Apr 5, 1990 | 53 km SW of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.4 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2012 | 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 76 km | 28 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 54 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.4 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 61 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.3 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 31 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan | M5.2 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.2 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Oct 10, 2010 | 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan | M5.2 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.2 | 79 km | 21 km |
| Jun 12, 2019 | 11 km W of Shingli Bala, Pakistan | M5.2 | 134 km | 13 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 70 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.2 | 103 km | 44 km |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India | M5.1 | 26 km | 14 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan | M5.1 | 117 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in |
Handwāra has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and November the driest (1.0").