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Weather & Climate in Jammu Cantonment, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jammu Cantonment has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 267.9 sq mi (694.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7044°N, 74.8611°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
160 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| May 1, 2013 | 16 km ENE of Bhadarw?h, India | M5.7 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan | M5.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Dec 25, 1990 | 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.3 | 106 km | 51 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India | M5.3 | 108 km | 40 km |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India | M5.2 | 121 km | 42 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 118 km | 14 km |
| May 26, 2006 | 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 138 km | 67 km |
| Feb 26, 2020 | 47 km NNE of Chamba, India | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 16 km N of Doda, India | M5.0 | 94 km | 43 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India | M4.9 | 127 km | 44 km |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India | M4.9 | 114 km | 27 km |
| Mar 24, 1995 | 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India | M4.9 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2006 | 12 km E of New Mirpur, Pakistan | M4.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2009 | 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 102 km | 21 km |
| Sep 28, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 2019 | 44 km ENE of Bhadarw?h, India | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2001 | 5 km W of Chamba, India | M4.8 | 114 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 13.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 17.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in |
Jammu Cantonment has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 52°F in January to 89°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (17.2") and November the driest (0.4").