Climate Insights for Zagalnakchan

Nubra, Ladakh, India

Hottest
August
12°C peak53°F peak
Coldest
December
-30°C low-21°F low
Wettest
July
69 mm rain2.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Zagalnakchan is cold. The average annual temperature is -10°C and approximately 470 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 69 mm of rainfall. Zagalnakchan 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 -30°C. Zagalnakchan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Zagalnakchan is cold. The average annual temperature is 13°F and approximately 18.5 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 2.7 in of rainfall. Zagalnakchan 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 -21°F. Zagalnakchan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -19°Average: -24°Min: -29°FebMax: -16°Average: -21°Min: -26°MarMax: -12°Average: -16°Min: -22°AprMax: -7°Average: -13°Min: -19°MayMax: -2°Average: -8°Min: -15°JunMax: 3°Average: -3°Min: -10°JulMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: -3°AugMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: -1°SepMax: 9°Average: 1°Min: -6°OctMax: -2°Average: -10°Min: -18°NovMax: -11°Average: -18°Min: -25°DecMax: -18°Average: -24°Min: -30°
Max
Average
Min
-30°F-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -3°FAverage: -11°FMin: -20°FFebMax: 2°FAverage: -5°FMin: -15°FMarMax: 11°FAverage: 3°FMin: -8°FAprMax: 19°FAverage: 9°FMin: -2°FMayMax: 28°FAverage: 17°FMin: 4°FJunMax: 38°FAverage: 27°FMin: 15°FJulMax: 51°FAverage: 40°FMin: 27°FAugMax: 53°FAverage: 42°FMin: 30°FSepMax: 47°FAverage: 35°FMin: 21°FOctMax: 28°FAverage: 14°FMin: 0°FNovMax: 11°FAverage: -1°FMin: -13°FDecMax: -1°FAverage: -11°FMin: -21°F
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Min

Zagalnakchan 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 12°C with a mean of 6°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -30°C and an average temperature of -24°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.Zagalnakchan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 74°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 53°F with a mean of 42°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°F and an average temperature of -11°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: 47mmSnow: 47mmAprPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 45mmMayPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 26mmJunPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 29mmJulPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 12mmAugPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 9mmSepPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 15mmOctPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 17mmNovPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 28mmDecPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 24mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 17inFebPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 19inMarPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 19inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 18inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 10inJunPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 11inJulPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 5inAugPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 4inSepPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 6inOctPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7inNovPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 11inDecPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 9in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Zagalnakchan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 470 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 69 mm of rainfall. August and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 17 mm. That's 52 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. Zagalnakchan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 342cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 47cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Zagalnakchan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 2.7 in of rainfall. August and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0.7 in. That's 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. Zagalnakchan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 134in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 19in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2km/hFebWind Speed: 2km/hMarWind Speed: 2km/hAprWind Speed: 2km/hMayWind Speed: 2km/hJunWind Speed: 2km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 2km/hNovWind Speed: 2km/hDecWind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 1mphFebWind Speed: 1mphMarWind Speed: 1mphAprWind Speed: 1mphMayWind Speed: 1mphJunWind Speed: 1mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 1mphDecWind Speed: 1mph
Wind Speed

Zagalnakchan 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 December, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Zagalnakchan 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 December, 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 Zagalnakchan 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 Zagalnakchan 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-20 °F
-19 °C-3 °F
2 km/h1 mph
42 mm1.7 in
42 cm17 in
Feb
-26 °C-15 °F
-16 °C2 °F
2 km/h1 mph
47 mm1.9 in
47 cm19 in
Mar
-22 °C-8 °F
-12 °C11 °F
2 km/h1 mph
47 mm1.9 in
47 cm19 in
Apr
-19 °C-2 °F
-7 °C19 °F
2 km/h1 mph
45 mm1.8 in
45 cm18 in
May
-15 °C4 °F
-2 °C28 °F
2 km/h1 mph
27 mm1.1 in
26 cm10 in
Jun
-10 °C15 °F
3 °C38 °F
2 km/h1 mph
42 mm1.6 in
29 cm11 in
Jul
-3 °C27 °F
10 °C51 °F
3 km/h2 mph
69 mm2.7 in
12 cm5 in
Aug
-1 °C30 °F
12 °C53 °F
3 km/h2 mph
55 mm2.2 in
9 cm4 in
Sep
-6 °C21 °F
9 °C47 °F
3 km/h2 mph
25 mm1 in
15 cm6 in
OctCurrent
-18 °C0 °F
-2 °C28 °F
2 km/h2 mph
17 mm0.7 in
17 cm7 in
Nov
-25 °C-13 °F
-11 °C11 °F
2 km/h1 mph
28 mm1.1 in
28 cm11 in
Dec
-30 °C-21 °F
-18 °C-1 °F
2 km/h1 mph
24 mm0.9 in
24 cm9 in