Climate Insights for Zambakha
Sankoo tehsil, Ladakh, India
Climate Overview
The climate in Zambakha is cold. The average annual temperature is -4°C and approximately 734 mm of precipitation falls per year. Zambakha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zambakha 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. Zambakha experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Zambakha is cold. The average annual temperature is 24°F and approximately 28.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Zambakha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zambakha 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. Zambakha experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Zambakha 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 11°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°C and an average temperature of -18°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 10°C shift in average temperatures.Zambakha 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 52°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -11°F and an average temperature of 0°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 18°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Zambakha is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 734 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 90 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 33 mm. That's 57 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. Zambakha receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 467cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 77cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Zambakha is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.5 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 1.3 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. Zambakha receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 184in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 30in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Zambakha 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 2km/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. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 1km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.Zambakha 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 1mph, 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. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 0mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zambakha 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 Zambakha 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.