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Weather & Climate in Nārkanda, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nārkanda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,796 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,796 ft (2,681 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,310/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2570°N, 77.4612°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Oct 19, 1991 | 32 km E of Uttark?shi, India | M6.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | Uttaranchal, India | M5.1 | 85 km | 19 km |
| Feb 9, 2012 | 20 km NNE of Barkot, India | M5.1 | 84 km | 6 km |
| May 28, 2010 | 10 km SE of Rohru, India | M5.0 | 38 km | 19 km |
| Oct 20, 1991 | 24 km ENE of Uttark?shi, India | M4.9 | 128 km | 27 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 71 km ENE of Sar?han, India | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1991 | 16 km SE of Banj?r, India | M4.9 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 92 km NNE of Uttark?shi, India | M4.9 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Oct 19, 1991 | 26 km E of Uttark?shi, India | M4.8 | 133 km | 17 km |
| Jun 17, 2000 | 83 km NE of Sar?han, India | M4.8 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 37 km ESE of Uttark?shi, India | M4.8 | 146 km | 30 km |
| Sep 14, 1996 | 11 km SE of Barkot, India | M4.8 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 1997 | 8 km WNW of Sundarnagar, India | M4.7 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 2003 | 78 km E of Sar?han, India | M4.7 | 114 km | 19 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 99 km NE of Sar?han, India | M4.7 | 141 km | 35 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 11 km SE of Banj?r, India | M4.7 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2000 | 79 km NE of Sar?han, India | M4.7 | 122 km | 37 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 11 km ENE of Tehri, India | M4.6 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 1991 | 26 km NE of P?lampur, India | M4.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Aug 27, 2016 | 8 km ENE of R?mpur, India | M4.6 | 34 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in |
Nārkanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 41°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.4") and November the driest (0.8").