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Weather & Climate in Padam, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Padam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,680 feet.
Temperature
2°F Jan (-17°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 27.7°F |
| 49% below US avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,680 ft (3,560 m) |
| Area | 3,852.6 sq mi (9,978.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4666°N, 76.8849°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
196 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 | 105 km | 15 km |
| Dec 25, 1990 | 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.3 | 110 km | 51 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India | M5.3 | 98 km | 40 km |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India | M5.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India | M5.2 | 89 km | 42 km |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 50 km SSW of Padam, India | M5.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 41 km S of Padam, India | M5.1 | 41 km | 15 km |
| Feb 26, 2020 | 47 km NNE of Chamba, India | M5.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2013 | 111 km ENE of Man?li, India | M5.0 | 145 km | 50 km |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 33 km S of Padam, India | M5.0 | 34 km | 32 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 91 km | 14 km |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 16 km N of Doda, India | M5.0 | 123 km | 43 km |
| May 26, 2006 | 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 70 km | 67 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India | M4.9 | 85 km | 44 km |
| May 19, 2009 | 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 106 km | 21 km |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India | M4.9 | 94 km | 27 km |
| Sep 28, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2013 | 41 km WNW of Kyelang, India | M4.9 | 92 km | 41 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 | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in |
Padam has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 2°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and November the driest (0.2").