Climate Insights for Gunji
Dharchula Tehsil, Eastern Kumaon Himalaya, India
Climate Overview
The climate in Gunji is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 1,170 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 259 mm of rainfall. Gunji is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -24°C. Gunji experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Gunji is cold. The average annual temperature is 24°F and approximately 46.1 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 10.2 in of rainfall. Gunji is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -11°F. Gunji experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Gunji vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 8°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°C and an average temperature of -17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Gunji has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 64°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 53°F with a mean of 46°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -11°F and an average temperature of 1°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Gunji is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,170 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 259 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 24 mm. That's 234 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Gunji receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 491cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 93cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Gunji is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 10.2 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0.9 in. That's 9.2 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Gunji receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 193in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 37in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Gunji is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Gunji is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gunji based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gunji based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.