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Weather & Climate in Pahalgam, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pahalgam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 7,070 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.4°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,070 ft (2,155 m) |
| Area | 614.7 sq mi (1,592.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0159°N, 75.3190°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
186 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 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 19 km NW of Uri, India | M5.5 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India | M5.3 | 113 km | 40 km |
| Dec 25, 1990 | 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.3 | 84 km | 51 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India | M5.2 | 99 km | 42 km |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan | M5.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India | M5.1 | 98 km | 14 km |
| Jan 12, 2020 | 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 16 km N of Doda, India | M5.0 | 84 km | 43 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 101 km | 14 km |
| May 26, 2006 | 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 129 km | 67 km |
| Feb 26, 2020 | 47 km NNE of Chamba, India | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2009 | 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 101 km | 21 km |
| Sep 28, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 1999 | 14 km WSW of M?g?m, India | M4.9 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India | M4.9 | 103 km | 27 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India | M4.9 | 140 km | 44 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in |
Pahalgam has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 13°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (0.9").