Climate Insights for Kulgam

The climate in Kulgam is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 3061mm of precipitation falls per year. Kulgam receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kulgam 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Kulgam experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Kulgam vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -1°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Kulgam is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3061mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 255mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 559mm of rainfall. August and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 93mm. That's 466mm 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. Kulgam receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 363cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 161cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Kulgam 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 January, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Kulgam, which began on June 21, 2026. Kulgam is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kulgam 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.