Climate Insights for Kalapani
Dharchula Tehsil, Yoka Pahar Subsection, India
Climate Overview
The climate in Kalapani is cold. The average annual temperature is -6°C and approximately 828 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 174 mm of rainfall. Kalapani is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -28°C. Kalapani experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Kalapani is cold. The average annual temperature is 22°F and approximately 32.6 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 6.9 in of rainfall. Kalapani is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -18°F. Kalapani experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Kalapani has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 7°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -28°C and an average temperature of -20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Kalapani has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 52°F with a mean of 45°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°F and an average temperature of -4°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°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
Kalapani is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 828 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 174 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 16 mm. That's 159 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. Kalapani receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 410cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 67cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Kalapani is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 6.9 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0.6 in. That's 6.3 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. Kalapani receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 161in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 26in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Kalapani 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 June, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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.Kalapani 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 June, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 Kalapani 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 Kalapani 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.