Climate Insights for Yarnam
Kargil Tehsil, Ladakh, India
Climate Overview
The climate in Yarnam is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 501 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: July, August, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -24°C. Yarnam experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Yarnam is cold. The average annual temperature is 25°F and approximately 19.7 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 2.9 in of rainfall. Yarnam is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -11°F. Yarnam experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Yarnam has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°C and an average temperature of -17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.Yarnam has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 74°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 53°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -11°F and an average temperature of 2°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°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
Yarnam is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 501 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 75 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 18 mm. That's 56 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Yarnam receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 289cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 44cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Yarnam is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.7 in. That's 2.2 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Yarnam receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 114in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 17in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
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 August, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 0km/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 August, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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.