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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. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,387 ft (1,642 m) |
| Area | 500.4 sq mi (1,296.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3135°N, 75.7673°W |
| 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").