Climate Insights for Yarnam

Nubra, Ladakh, India

Hottest
August
11°C peak52°F peak
Coldest
December
-31°C low-24°F low
Wettest
July
75 mm rain3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yarnam is cold. The average annual temperature is -11°C and approximately 526 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 75 mm of rainfall. Yarnam 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 -31°C. Yarnam experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Yarnam is cold. The average annual temperature is 13°F and approximately 20.7 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 3 in of rainfall. Yarnam 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°F. Yarnam experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-40°-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -19°Average: -24°Min: -29°FebMax: -17°Average: -21°Min: -26°MarMax: -12°Average: -17°Min: -22°AprMax: -7°Average: -13°Min: -19°MayMax: -2°Average: -8°Min: -15°JunMax: 3°Average: -3°Min: -9°JulMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: -2°AugMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: -1°SepMax: 7°Average: 1°Min: -6°OctMax: -3°Average: -11°Min: -19°NovMax: -11°Average: -19°Min: -26°DecMax: -19°Average: -25°Min: -31°
Max
Average
Min
-30°F-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -3°FAverage: -11°FMin: -21°FFebMax: 2°FAverage: -6°FMin: -15°FMarMax: 11°FAverage: 2°FMin: -8°FAprMax: 19°FAverage: 9°FMin: -2°FMayMax: 28°FAverage: 17°FMin: 6°FJunMax: 37°FAverage: 27°FMin: 16°FJulMax: 49°FAverage: 39°FMin: 28°FAugMax: 52°FAverage: 42°FMin: 31°FSepMax: 45°FAverage: 33°FMin: 20°FOctMax: 27°FAverage: 13°FMin: -2°FNovMax: 11°FAverage: -2°FMin: -15°FDecMax: -2°FAverage: -12°FMin: -24°F
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Min

Yarnam has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 5°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -31°C and an average temperature of -25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.Yarnam has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 76°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 52°F with a mean of 42°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°F and an average temperature of -12°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 21°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 42mmFebPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 47mmMarPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 49mmAprPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 44mmMayPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 32mmJunPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 36mmJulPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 16mmAugPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 13mmSepPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 27mmOctPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 21mmNovPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 33mmDecPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 26mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 16inFebPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 18inMarPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 19inAprPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 17inMayPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 12inJunPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 14inJulPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 6inAugPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 5inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 11inOctPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 8inNovPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 13inDecPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 10in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Yarnam is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 526 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 75 mm of rainfall. August and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 23 mm. That's 53 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Yarnam receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 385cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 49cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Yarnam is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3 in of rainfall. August and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0.9 in. That's 2.1 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Yarnam receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 152in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 19in. 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: 4km/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

Yarnam 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 4km/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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Yarnam 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yarnam 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 Yarnam 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
-29 °C-21 °F
-19 °C-3 °F
3 km/h2 mph
42 mm1.6 in
42 cm16 in
Feb
-26 °C-15 °F
-17 °C2 °F
3 km/h2 mph
47 mm1.8 in
47 cm18 in
Mar
-22 °C-8 °F
-12 °C11 °F
3 km/h2 mph
50 mm2 in
49 cm19 in
Apr
-19 °C-2 °F
-7 °C19 °F
3 km/h2 mph
44 mm1.7 in
44 cm17 in
May
-15 °C6 °F
-2 °C28 °F
3 km/h2 mph
33 mm1.3 in
32 cm12 in
Jun
-9 °C16 °F
3 °C37 °F
3 km/h2 mph
41 mm1.6 in
36 cm14 in
Jul
-2 °C28 °F
10 °C49 °F
3 km/h2 mph
75 mm3 in
16 cm6 in
Aug
-1 °C31 °F
11 °C52 °F
3 km/h2 mph
70 mm2.7 in
13 cm5 in
Sep
-6 °C20 °F
7 °C45 °F
3 km/h2 mph
44 mm1.7 in
27 cm11 in
OctCurrent
-19 °C-2 °F
-3 °C27 °F
3 km/h2 mph
23 mm0.9 in
21 cm8 in
Nov
-26 °C-15 °F
-11 °C11 °F
3 km/h2 mph
33 mm1.3 in
33 cm13 in
Dec
-31 °C-24 °F
-19 °C-2 °F
4 km/h2 mph
26 mm1 in
26 cm10 in