Climate Insights for Yarchok
Sankoo tehsil, Ladakh, India
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
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
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
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.