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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. The area gets 263 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").