Climate Insights for Yokma Akchamal
Kargil Tehsil, Ladakh, India
Climate Overview
The climate in Yokma Akchamal is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 657 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 92 mm of rainfall. Yokma Akchamal 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. Yokma Akchamal experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Yokma Akchamal is cold. The average annual temperature is 25°F and approximately 25.9 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 3.6 in of rainfall. Yokma Akchamal 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. Yokma Akchamal experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Yokma Akchamal has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°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.Yokma Akchamal has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 75°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 53°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 23°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
Yokma Akchamal is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 657 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 92 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 26 mm. That's 66 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. Yokma Akchamal receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 384cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 59cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Yokma Akchamal is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.6 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1 in. That's 2.6 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. Yokma Akchamal receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 151in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 23in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Yokma Akchamal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 January, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Yokma Akchamal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1mph. 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 January, 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 Yokma Akchamal 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 Yokma Akchamal 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.