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Weather & Climate in Jaisalmer, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jaisalmer has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 34,317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.9176°N, 70.9039°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Nov 8, 1991 | 72 km SSW of Jaisalmer, India | M5.4 | 72 km | 22 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 29 km NNW of Jaisalmer, India | M5.1 | 29 km | 44 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 64 km S of Jaisalmer, India | M4.5 | 65 km | 19 km |
| Nov 25, 1991 | 50 km S of Jaisalmer, India | M4.2 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2007 | 65 km SE of Khanpur, Pakistan | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1991 | 21 km NW of Jaisalmer, India | M3.8 | 21 km | 205 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1999 | Unnamed | Category 3 | — | 250 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 94°F (34°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in |
Jaisalmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 61°F in January to 94°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and October the driest (0.0").