Weather & Climate in Kupwāra, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kupwāra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,077 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,077 ft (3,681 m) |
| Area | 262.4 sq mi (679.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0306°N, 74.2642°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
274 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Feb 14, 2004 | 20 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.5 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 19 km NW of Uri, India | M5.5 | 39 km | 12 km |
| Aug 13, 2012 | 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 106 km | 28 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan | M5.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2015 | 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 115 km | 30 km |
| Feb 14, 2004 | 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.4 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.2 | 120 km | 21 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 70 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.2 | 143 km | 44 km |
| Oct 10, 2010 | 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan | M5.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan | M5.2 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2019 | 11 km W of Shingli Bala, Pakistan | M5.2 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.2 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India | M5.1 | 15 km | 14 km |
| Jan 12, 2020 | 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan | M5.1 | 101 km | 17 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1997 | 61 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.0 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 17 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in |
Kupwāra has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 25°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and November the driest (1.1").