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Weather & Climate in Kargil, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kargil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,812 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 36.3°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,812 ft (2,686 m) |
| Area | 5,438.6 sq mi (14,086.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5577°N, 76.1262°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
143 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Oct 21, 2013 | 52 km NNE of Thang, India | M5.4 | 123 km | 49 km |
| Jun 19, 2000 | Kashmir-Xinjiang border region | M5.4 | 143 km | 42 km |
| Dec 25, 1990 | 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.3 | 142 km | 51 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India | M5.2 | 141 km | 42 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 16 km N of Doda, India | M5.0 | 150 km | 43 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Sep 28, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India | M4.9 | 149 km | 27 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 56 km WNW of Skardu, Pakistan | M4.9 | 145 km | 35 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 15 km SSE of Kargil, India | M4.7 | 16 km | 48 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | 19 km E of Anantnag, India | M4.7 | 117 km | 26 km |
| Nov 12, 1990 | 12 km NNW of Kishtw?r, India | M4.7 | 133 km | 68 km |
| Jul 17, 1992 | 59 km NW of Skardu, Pakistan | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 2010 | 47 km NE of Pahlg?m, India | M4.7 | 48 km | 57 km |
| May 27, 1997 | eastern Kashmir | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 63 km WNW of Skardu, Pakistan | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2003 | 9 km NW of Kishtw?r, India | M4.6 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2000 | 15 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M4.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Kargil has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 8°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.2").