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Weather & Climate in Rawālsar, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rawālsar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,275 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,275 ft (1,303 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6314°N, 76.8346°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
95 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 28, 2010 | 10 km SE of Rohru, India | M5.0 | 110 km | 19 km |
| Aug 21, 2014 | 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1991 | 16 km SE of Banj?r, India | M4.9 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2013 | 41 km WNW of Kyelang, India | M4.9 | 118 km | 41 km |
| Mar 24, 1995 | 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India | M4.9 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Oct 14, 2001 | 5 km W of Chamba, India | M4.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2005 | 21 km E of Chamba, India | M4.8 | 113 km | 31 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 37 km W of Kyelang, India | M4.8 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 25 km NE of Chamba, India | M4.8 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Oct 2, 2012 | 38 km WSW of Kyelang, India | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 11 km SE of Banj?r, India | M4.7 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 1997 | 8 km WNW of Sundarnagar, India | M4.7 | 9 km | 33 km |
| Aug 27, 2016 | 8 km ENE of R?mpur, India | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1992 | 37 km ENE of Chamba, India | M4.6 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 33 km WNW of Kyelang, India | M4.6 | 121 km | 35 km |
| May 13, 2022 | 20 km NNE of Chamba, India | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2012 | 26 km NE of Dharamsala, India | M4.6 | 91 km | 19 km |
| Sep 6, 1992 | Himachal Pradesh, India | M4.6 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 1991 | 26 km NE of P?lampur, India | M4.6 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 1996 | 38 km NE of Chamba, India | M4.6 | 141 km | 33 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 | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 18.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 14.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in |
Rawālsar has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.5") and November the driest (0.8").