Climate Insights for Zambakha

Sankoo tehsil, Ladakh, India

Hottest
July
17°C peak63°F peak
Coldest
December
-24°C low-11°F low
Wettest
July
90 mm rain3.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -13°Average: -17°Min: -23°FebMax: -11°Average: -15°Min: -20°MarMax: -6°Average: -11°Min: -17°AprMax: -2°Average: -7°Min: -13°MayMax: 3°Average: -3°Min: -9°JunMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: -3°JulMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°AugMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°SepMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 0°OctMax: 4°Average: -3°Min: -11°NovMax: -6°Average: -12°Min: -19°DecMax: -13°Average: -18°Min: -24°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 8°FAverage: 1°FMin: -9°FFebMax: 12°FAverage: 5°FMin: -5°FMarMax: 21°FAverage: 13°FMin: 2°FAprMax: 28°FAverage: 19°FMin: 8°FMayMax: 37°FAverage: 27°FMin: 15°FJunMax: 51°FAverage: 40°FMin: 26°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 40°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 40°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 45°FMin: 31°FOctMax: 39°FAverage: 27°FMin: 13°FNovMax: 21°FAverage: 11°FMin: -2°FDecMax: 9°FAverage: 0°FMin: -11°F
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Min

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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 77mmFebPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 72mmMarPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 76mmAprPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 70mmMayPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 35mmJunPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 20mmJulPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 8mmOctPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 25mmNovPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 42mmDecPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 36mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 30inFebPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 28inMarPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 30inAprPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 27inMayPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 14inJunPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 8inJulPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 2inSepPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 3inOctPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 10inNovPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 17inDecPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 14in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

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

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

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-23 °C-9 °F
-13 °C8 °F
1 km/h1 mph
77 mm3 in
77 cm30 in
Feb
-20 °C-5 °F
-11 °C12 °F
1 km/h1 mph
72 mm2.8 in
72 cm28 in
Mar
-17 °C2 °F
-6 °C21 °F
1 km/h1 mph
76 mm3 in
76 cm30 in
Apr
-13 °C8 °F
-2 °C28 °F
1 km/h1 mph
70 mm2.8 in
70 cm27 in
May
-9 °C15 °F
3 °C37 °F
1 km/h1 mph
40 mm1.6 in
35 cm14 in
Jun
-3 °C26 °F
10 °C51 °F
2 km/h1 mph
71 mm2.8 in
20 cm8 in
Jul
5 °C40 °F
17 °C63 °F
2 km/h1 mph
90 mm3.5 in
2 cm1 in
Aug
5 °C40 °F
17 °C62 °F
2 km/h1 mph
73 mm2.9 in
4 cm2 in
Sep
0 °C31 °F
14 °C57 °F
2 km/h1 mph
53 mm2.1 in
8 cm3 in
OctCurrent
-11 °C13 °F
4 °C39 °F
2 km/h1 mph
33 mm1.3 in
25 cm10 in
Nov
-19 °C-2 °F
-6 °C21 °F
1 km/h1 mph
42 mm1.7 in
42 cm17 in
Dec
-24 °C-11 °F
-13 °C9 °F
1 km/h1 mph
36 mm1.4 in
36 cm14 in