Climate Insights for Yakza

Sankoo tehsil, Ladakh, India

Hottest
August
14°C peak57°F peak
Coldest
December
-23°C low-9°F low
Wettest
March
139 mm rain5.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -15°Average: -18°Min: -22°FebMax: -12°Average: -15°Min: -20°MarMax: -7°Average: -12°Min: -17°AprMax: -4°Average: -8°Min: -14°MayMax: 1°Average: -4°Min: -10°JunMax: 7°Average: 1°Min: -5°JulMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 2°AugMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 3°SepMax: 11°Average: 4°Min: -3°OctMax: 1°Average: -6°Min: -12°NovMax: -8°Average: -14°Min: -19°DecMax: -14°Average: -18°Min: -23°
Max
Average
Min
-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°FAverage: 0°FMin: -8°FFebMax: 11°FAverage: 4°FMin: -4°FMarMax: 19°FAverage: 11°FMin: 2°FAprMax: 26°FAverage: 17°FMin: 7°FMayMax: 33°FAverage: 24°FMin: 14°FJunMax: 44°FAverage: 34°FMin: 23°FJulMax: 56°FAverage: 47°FMin: 36°FAugMax: 57°FAverage: 47°FMin: 37°FSepMax: 52°FAverage: 40°FMin: 27°FOctMax: 34°FAverage: 22°FMin: 10°FNovMax: 17°FAverage: 8°FMin: -3°FDecMax: 6°FAverage: -1°FMin: -9°F
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Average
Min

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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 133mmFebPrecipitation: 127mmSnow: 127mmMarPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 139mmAprPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 128mmMayPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 67mmJunPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 39mmJulPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 10mmSepPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 20mmOctPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 39mmNovPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 71mmDecPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 64mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46in48in50in52in54inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 52inFebPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 50inMarPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 55inAprPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 51inMayPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 26inJunPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 15inJulPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 3inAugPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 4inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 8inOctPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 16inNovPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 28inDecPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 25in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/hFebWind Speed: 3km/hMarWind Speed: 2km/hAprWind Speed: 2km/hMayWind Speed: 2km/hJunWind Speed: 2km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 2km/hDecWind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 1mphMayWind Speed: 1mphJunWind Speed: 1mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-22 °C-8 °F
-15 °C6 °F
3 km/h2 mph
133 mm5.2 in
133 cm52 in
Feb
-20 °C-4 °F
-12 °C11 °F
3 km/h2 mph
127 mm5 in
127 cm50 in
Mar
-17 °C2 °F
-7 °C19 °F
2 km/h2 mph
139 mm5.5 in
139 cm55 in
Apr
-14 °C7 °F
-4 °C26 °F
2 km/h1 mph
129 mm5.1 in
128 cm51 in
May
-10 °C14 °F
1 °C33 °F
2 km/h1 mph
68 mm2.7 in
67 cm26 in
Jun
-5 °C23 °F
7 °C44 °F
2 km/h1 mph
70 mm2.8 in
39 cm15 in
Jul
2 °C36 °F
14 °C56 °F
3 km/h2 mph
112 mm4.4 in
8 cm3 in
Aug
3 °C37 °F
14 °C57 °F
3 km/h2 mph
109 mm4.3 in
10 cm4 in
Sep
-3 °C27 °F
11 °C52 °F
3 km/h2 mph
69 mm2.7 in
20 cm8 in
OctCurrent
-12 °C10 °F
1 °C34 °F
3 km/h2 mph
45 mm1.8 in
39 cm16 in
Nov
-19 °C-3 °F
-8 °C17 °F
2 km/h2 mph
71 mm2.8 in
71 cm28 in
Dec
-23 °C-9 °F
-14 °C6 °F
2 km/h2 mph
64 mm2.5 in
64 cm25 in