Weather & Climate in Kishtwār, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kishtwār experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,387 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,387 ft (1,642 m) |
| Area | 500.4 sq mi (1,296.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3135°N, 75.7673°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
204 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 | 30 km | 15 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India | M5.3 | 25 km | 40 km |
| Dec 25, 1990 | 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.3 | 6 km | 51 km |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India | M5.2 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India | M5.2 | 17 km | 42 km |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 50 km SSW of Padam, India | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 41 km S of Padam, India | M5.1 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India | M5.1 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 16 km N of Doda, India | M5.0 | 18 km | 43 km |
| Feb 26, 2020 | 47 km NNE of Chamba, India | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 33 km S of Padam, India | M5.0 | 99 km | 32 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 3 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 2006 | 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 48 km | 67 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 17 km | 14 km |
| Jun 4, 2013 | 41 km WNW of Kyelang, India | M4.9 | 106 km | 41 km |
| Feb 23, 1999 | 14 km WSW of M?g?m, India | M4.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 1995 | 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India | M4.9 | 86 km | 33 km |
| May 19, 2009 | 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 13 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 2014 | 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India | M4.9 | 16 km | 27 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 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Kishtwār has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and November the driest (1.0").