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Weather & Climate in Srinagar, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Srinagar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,213 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,213 ft (1,589 m) |
| Area | 113.5 sq mi (294.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,628/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0857°N, 74.8056°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
237 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Feb 20, 2009 | 19 km NW of Uri, India | M5.5 | 84 km | 12 km |
| Aug 13, 2012 | 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 135 km | 28 km |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 61 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Dec 25, 1990 | 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.3 | 119 km | 51 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India | M5.3 | 148 km | 40 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan | M5.2 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India | M5.2 | 138 km | 42 km |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.2 | 127 km | 21 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 70 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan | M5.2 | 138 km | 44 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.2 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2020 | 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India | M5.1 | 50 km | 14 km |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 16 km N of Doda, India | M5.0 | 114 km | 43 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 139 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in |
Srinagar has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (1.1").