Climate Insights for Sonpah

Beerwah Tehsil, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Hottest
July
25°C peak77°F peak
Coldest
January
-6°C low22°F low
Wettest
July
257 mm rain10.1 in rain
Best to Visit
September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sonpah is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,606 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sonpah receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sonpah 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 -6°C. Sonpah experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Sonpah is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 63.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Sonpah receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sonpah 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 22°F. Sonpah experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 3°Average: -2°Min: -6°FebMax: 5°Average: 1°Min: -3°MarMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°AprMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°MayMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 9°JunMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°JulMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°AugMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 15°SepMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 12°OctMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 6°NovMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 0°DecMax: 6°Average: 0°Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 37°FAverage: 29°FMin: 22°FFebMax: 41°FAverage: 33°FMin: 26°FMarMax: 50°FAverage: 42°FMin: 35°FAprMax: 60°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 67°FAverage: 58°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FJulMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 65°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 52°FAverage: 41°FMin: 32°FDecMax: 43°FAverage: 32°FMin: 24°F
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Temperatures in Sonpah vary considerably across the year, with a 31°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 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Sonpah vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 22°F and the daily average is 29°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 159mmSnow: 109mmFebPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 76mmMarPrecipitation: 177mmSnow: 70mmAprPrecipitation: 172mmSnow: 16mmMayPrecipitation: 131mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 257mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 203mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 4mmNovPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 25mmDecPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 28mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 43inFebPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 30inMarPrecipitation: 7inSnow (in): 27inAprPrecipitation: 6.8inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 10.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 2inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 10inDecPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 11in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Sonpah is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,606 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 134 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 257 mm of rainfall. August and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 50 mm. That's 206 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. Sonpah receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 328cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 109cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Sonpah is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 63.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 10.1 in of rainfall. August and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 2 in. That's 8.1 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. Sonpah receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 129in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 43in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/hFebWind Speed: 3km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Sonpah 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 December, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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.Sonpah 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 December, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-2°29°F
Feb1°33°F
Mar5°42°F
Apr10°51°F
May15°58°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul20°69°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep18°64°F
Oct12°53°F
Nov5°41°F
Dec0°32°F

The best time to visit Sonpah is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 80 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Sonpah is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 77°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 22°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sonpah 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 Sonpah 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-6 °C22 °F
3 °C37 °F
3 km/h2 mph
159 mm6.3 in
109 cm43 in
Feb
-3 °C26 °F
5 °C41 °F
3 km/h2 mph
139 mm5.5 in
76 cm30 in
Mar
1 °C35 °F
10 °C50 °F
3 km/h2 mph
177 mm7 in
70 cm27 in
Apr
5 °C41 °F
16 °C60 °F
3 km/h2 mph
172 mm6.8 in
16 cm6 in
May
9 °C49 °F
20 °C67 °F
3 km/h2 mph
131 mm5.2 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C55 °F
23 °C74 °F
3 km/h2 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C61 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
257 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C60 °F
25 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
203 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
23 °C74 °F
3 km/h2 mph
80 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
18 °C65 °F
3 km/h2 mph
50 mm2 in
4 cm2 in
Nov
0 °C32 °F
11 °C52 °F
3 km/h2 mph
69 mm2.7 in
25 cm10 in
Dec
-4 °C24 °F
6 °C43 °F
3 km/h2 mph
60 mm2.3 in
28 cm11 in