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Weather & Climate in Sarka Ghāt, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarka Ghāt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 69.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,143 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,143 ft (958 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,065/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6989°N, 76.7353°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
105 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 | 122 km | 19 km |
| Feb 26, 2020 | 47 km NNE of Chamba, India | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1995 | 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India | M4.9 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2013 | 41 km WNW of Kyelang, India | M4.9 | 109 km | 41 km |
| Aug 21, 2014 | 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1991 | 16 km SE of Banj?r, India | M4.9 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2005 | 21 km E of Chamba, India | M4.8 | 103 km | 31 km |
| Oct 2, 2012 | 38 km WSW of Kyelang, India | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2001 | 5 km W of Chamba, India | M4.8 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 37 km W of Kyelang, India | M4.8 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 25 km NE of Chamba, India | M4.8 | 121 km | 20 km |
| Jul 29, 1997 | 8 km WNW of Sundarnagar, India | M4.7 | 18 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 11 km SE of Banj?r, India | M4.7 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 1992 | 37 km ENE of Chamba, India | M4.6 | 106 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2022 | 20 km NNE of Chamba, India | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 1992 | Himachal Pradesh, India | M4.6 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 1991 | 26 km NE of P?lampur, India | M4.6 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Aug 27, 2016 | 8 km ENE of R?mpur, India | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2000 | 49 km ENE of Sar?han, India | M4.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 1996 | 38 km NE of Chamba, India | M4.6 | 131 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 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 20.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 18.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in |
Sarka Ghāt has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 69.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.9") and November the driest (0.8").