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Weather & Climate in Kathua, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kathua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,060 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 19.7 sq mi (51.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,040/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3694°N, 75.5254°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 | 83 km | 15 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India | M5.3 | 91 km | 40 km |
| Dec 25, 1990 | 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.3 | 108 km | 51 km |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India | M5.2 | 111 km | 42 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 41 km S of Padam, India | M5.1 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 50 km SSW of Padam, India | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Feb 26, 2020 | 47 km NNE of Chamba, India | M5.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 16 km N of Doda, India | M5.0 | 103 km | 43 km |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 33 km S of Padam, India | M5.0 | 150 km | 32 km |
| May 26, 2006 | 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 109 km | 67 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India | M4.9 | 92 km | 44 km |
| May 19, 2009 | 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 95 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 2014 | 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India | M4.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India | M4.9 | 103 km | 27 km |
| Mar 24, 1995 | 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India | M4.9 | 49 km | 33 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 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 17.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 16.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in |
Kathua has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 53°F in January to 89°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.0") and November the driest (0.5").