Climate Insights for Zagok
Leh district, Ladakh, India
Climate Overview
The climate in Zagok is cold. The average annual temperature is -8°C and approximately 412 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 94 mm of rainfall. Zagok 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 -29°C. Zagok experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Zagok is cold. The average annual temperature is 18°F and approximately 16.2 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 3.7 in of rainfall. Zagok 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. Zagok experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Zagok 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 13°C with a mean of 7°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -29°C and an average temperature of -21°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.Zagok 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 55°F with a mean of 45°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°F and an average temperature of -5°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°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
Zagok is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 412 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 94 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 9 mm. That's 85 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Zagok receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 227cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 36cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Zagok is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.7 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.4 in. That's 3.3 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Zagok receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 89in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 14in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Zagok is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Zagok 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 3mph, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zagok 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 Zagok 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.