Climate Insights for Zamdang
Zanskar, Great Himalayan Range, India
Climate Overview
The climate in Zamdang is cold. The average annual temperature is -10°C and approximately 526 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 80 mm of rainfall. Zamdang 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 -28°C. Zamdang experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Zamdang is cold. The average annual temperature is 15°F and approximately 20.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3.2 in of rainfall. Zamdang 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 -19°F. Zamdang experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Zamdang has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 10°C with a mean of 5°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -28°C and an average temperature of -22°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.Zamdang has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 51°F with a mean of 41°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -19°F and an average temperature of -7°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 19°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Zamdang is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 526 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 80 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 15 mm. That's 65 mm less than January, 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. Zamdang receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 462cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 80cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Zamdang is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0.6 in. That's 2.6 in less than January, 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. Zamdang receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 182in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 32in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Zamdang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Zamdang 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 August, averaging 2mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zamdang 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 Zamdang 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.