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Weather & Climate in Rānikhet, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rānikhet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 71.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,919 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,919 ft (1,804 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,366/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6408°N, 79.4323°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
121 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 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1999 | 9 km NNW of P?palkoti, India | M6.6 | 97 km | 15 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | 1 km E of Dh?rchula, India | M5.6 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 1999 | 12 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M5.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal | M5.3 | 128 km | 26 km |
| Mar 30, 1999 | 10 km WSW of P?palkoti, India | M5.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 9 km WNW of Dh?rchula, India | M5.2 | 100 km | 16 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 10 km W of P?palkoti, India | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1990 | 10 km S of B?geshwar, India | M5.1 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 36 km NW of P?palkoti, India | M5.1 | 116 km | 16 km |
| Sep 21, 2009 | Uttaranchal, India | M5.0 | 142 km | 52 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 11 km W of Dh?rchula, India | M5.0 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Rudrapray?g, India | M4.9 | 83 km | 19 km |
| Apr 7, 1999 | 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1991 | 24 km ENE of Uttark?shi, India | M4.9 | 147 km | 27 km |
| May 27, 2003 | 18 km NW of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Dec 8, 1994 | 17 km SE of Josh?math, India | M4.9 | 92 km | 68 km |
| Apr 18, 1999 | 23 km SSW of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 22 km NNW of P?palkoti, India | M4.9 | 108 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 20.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 16.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in |
Rānikhet has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 50°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 71.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.2") and November the driest (0.4").