Climate Insights for Yarchok

Sankoo tehsil, Ladakh, India

Hottest
August
14°C peak58°F peak
Coldest
December
-24°C low-11°F low
Wettest
January
100 mm rain4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yarchok is cold. The average annual temperature is -6°C and approximately 839 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yarchok receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yarchok 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 -24°C. Yarchok experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Yarchok is cold. The average annual temperature is 21°F and approximately 33 in of precipitation falls per year. Yarchok receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yarchok 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 -11°F. Yarchok experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -14°Average: -18°Min: -23°FebMax: -12°Average: -16°Min: -21°MarMax: -7°Average: -12°Min: -17°AprMax: -4°Average: -8°Min: -14°MayMax: 1°Average: -4°Min: -11°JunMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -5°JulMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 2°AugMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 2°SepMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: -3°OctMax: 2°Average: -5°Min: -13°NovMax: -7°Average: -13°Min: -19°DecMax: -14°Average: -18°Min: -24°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°FAverage: -1°FMin: -9°FFebMax: 10°FAverage: 4°FMin: -5°FMarMax: 19°FAverage: 11°FMin: 1°FAprMax: 26°FAverage: 17°FMin: 7°FMayMax: 34°FAverage: 24°FMin: 13°FJunMax: 45°FAverage: 35°FMin: 23°FJulMax: 57°FAverage: 47°FMin: 35°FAugMax: 58°FAverage: 48°FMin: 36°FSepMax: 52°FAverage: 40°FMin: 26°FOctMax: 35°FAverage: 23°FMin: 9°FNovMax: 19°FAverage: 8°FMin: -3°FDecMax: 7°FAverage: -1°FMin: -11°F
Max
Average
Min

Yarchok has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 9°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°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.Yarchok has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 58°F with a mean of 48°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -11°F and an average temperature of -1°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 17°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 100mmFebPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 94mmMarPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 98mmAprPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 87mmMayPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 44mmJunPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 31mmJulPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 9mmSepPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 18mmOctPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 28mmNovPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 51mmDecPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 47mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 40inFebPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 37inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 38inAprPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 34inMayPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 17inJunPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 12inJulPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 3inAugPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 4inSepPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 7inOctPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 11inNovPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 20inDecPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 18in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Yarchok is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 839 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 100 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 32 mm. That's 68 mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Yarchok receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 616cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 100cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Yarchok is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 1.3 in. That's 2.7 in less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Yarchok receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 243in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 40in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/hFebWind Speed: 3km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 2km/hMayWind Speed: 2km/hJunWind Speed: 2km/hJulWind Speed: 2km/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: 1mphMayWind Speed: 1mphJunWind Speed: 1mphJulWind Speed: 1mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Yarchok 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 May, with average winds dropping to 2km/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.Yarchok 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 May, with average winds dropping to 1mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yarchok 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 Yarchok 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
-23 °C-9 °F
-14 °C6 °F
3 km/h2 mph
100 mm4 in
100 cm40 in
Feb
-21 °C-5 °F
-12 °C10 °F
3 km/h2 mph
94 mm3.7 in
94 cm37 in
Mar
-17 °C1 °F
-7 °C19 °F
3 km/h2 mph
98 mm3.8 in
98 cm38 in
Apr
-14 °C7 °F
-4 °C26 °F
2 km/h1 mph
88 mm3.5 in
87 cm34 in
May
-11 °C13 °F
1 °C34 °F
2 km/h1 mph
46 mm1.8 in
44 cm17 in
Jun
-5 °C23 °F
7 °C45 °F
2 km/h1 mph
60 mm2.4 in
31 cm12 in
Jul
2 °C35 °F
14 °C57 °F
2 km/h1 mph
89 mm3.5 in
8 cm3 in
Aug
2 °C36 °F
14 °C58 °F
3 km/h2 mph
79 mm3.1 in
9 cm4 in
Sep
-3 °C26 °F
11 °C52 °F
3 km/h2 mph
53 mm2.1 in
18 cm7 in
OctCurrent
-13 °C9 °F
2 °C35 °F
3 km/h2 mph
32 mm1.3 in
28 cm11 in
Nov
-19 °C-3 °F
-7 °C19 °F
3 km/h2 mph
52 mm2 in
51 cm20 in
Dec
-24 °C-11 °F
-14 °C7 °F
3 km/h2 mph
47 mm1.8 in
47 cm18 in