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Weather & Climate in Kangra, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kangra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,287 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 71.0°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,646/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0914°N, 76.2627°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
163 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 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Dec 25, 1990 | 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.3 | 147 km | 51 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India | M5.3 | 119 km | 40 km |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India | M5.2 | 137 km | 42 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 50 km SSW of Padam, India | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 41 km S of Padam, India | M5.1 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Feb 26, 2020 | 47 km NNE of Chamba, India | M5.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 16 km N of Doda, India | M5.0 | 148 km | 43 km |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 33 km S of Padam, India | M5.0 | 131 km | 32 km |
| May 26, 2006 | 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 118 km | 67 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 1995 | 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India | M4.9 | 58 km | 33 km |
| May 19, 2009 | 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 131 km | 21 km |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India | M4.9 | 131 km | 27 km |
| Sep 28, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2014 | 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India | M4.9 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India | M4.9 | 99 km | 44 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | KANGRA, INDIA | Earthquake | — | 19,000 | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 22.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 22.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in |
Kangra has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 53°F in January to 87°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 75.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.4") and November the driest (0.7").