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Weather & Climate in Joshīmath, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Joshīmath experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 66.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,974 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,974 ft (1,821 m) |
| Area | 1,878.9 sq mi (4,866.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5554°N, 79.5644°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
151 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 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1999 | 9 km NNW of P?palkoti, India | M6.6 | 16 km | 15 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | 1 km E of Dh?rchula, India | M5.6 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 1999 | 12 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M5.4 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal | M5.3 | 149 km | 26 km |
| Mar 30, 1999 | 10 km WSW of P?palkoti, India | M5.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 9 km WNW of Dh?rchula, India | M5.2 | 113 km | 16 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | Uttaranchal, India | M5.1 | 132 km | 19 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 36 km NW of P?palkoti, India | M5.1 | 40 km | 16 km |
| Feb 9, 2012 | 20 km NNE of Barkot, India | M5.1 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Sep 21, 1990 | 10 km S of B?geshwar, India | M5.1 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 10 km W of P?palkoti, India | M5.1 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 11 km W of Dh?rchula, India | M5.0 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Sep 21, 2009 | Uttaranchal, India | M5.0 | 60 km | 52 km |
| Dec 8, 1994 | 17 km SE of Josh?math, India | M4.9 | 17 km | 68 km |
| Apr 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 22 km NNW of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 23 km | 14 km |
| Apr 7, 1999 | 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 92 km NNE of Uttark?shi, India | M4.9 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 1999 | 23 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 43 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 13.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in |
Joshīmath has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 34°F in January to 60°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.7") and November the driest (1.1").