Climate Insights for Yakza
Sankoo tehsil, Ladakh, India
Climate Overview
The climate in Yakza is cold. The average annual temperature is -6°C and approximately 1,135 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yakza receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yakza 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -23°C. Yakza experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Yakza is cold. The average annual temperature is 21°F and approximately 44.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Yakza receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yakza 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -9°F. Yakza experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Yakza has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 8°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -23°C and an average temperature of -18°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 10°C shift in average temperatures.Yakza has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 66°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 47°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -9°F and an average temperature of -1°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 18°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Yakza is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,135 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 139 mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 45 mm. That's 94 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Yakza receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 844cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 139cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Yakza is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 5.5 in of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 1.8 in. That's 3.7 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Yakza receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 332in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 55in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Yakza 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 August, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Yakza 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 August, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yakza 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 Yakza 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.