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Weather & Climate in Pithorāgarh, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pithorāgarh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,203 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,203 ft (1,586 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,709/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5835°N, 80.2095°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
190 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Mar 28, 1999 | 9 km NNW of P?palkoti, India | M6.6 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 39 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.7 | 100 km | 13 km |
| Dec 9, 1991 | 61 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.6 | 138 km | 29 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | 1 km E of Dh?rchula, India | M5.6 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 55 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 52 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 1999 | 12 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M5.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1999 | 10 km WSW of P?palkoti, India | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal | M5.3 | 54 km | 26 km |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 9 km WNW of Dh?rchula, India | M5.2 | 38 km | 16 km |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1990 | 10 km S of B?geshwar, India | M5.1 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 10 km W of P?palkoti, India | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 50 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2013 | 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 1994 | 43 km ESE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 123 km | 29 km |
| May 5, 2006 | 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 77 km | 18 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 11 km W of Dh?rchula, India | M5.0 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 53 km W of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 141 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 16.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 15.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in |
Pithorāgarh has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 50°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.6") and November the driest (0.5").