Climate Insights for Zhogong

Leh district, Ladakh, India

Hottest
August
17°C peak63°F peak
Coldest
January
-25°C low-13°F low
Wettest
July
68 mm rain2.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Zhogong is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 447 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 68 mm of rainfall. Zhogong 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 January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -25°C. Zhogong experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Zhogong is cold. The average annual temperature is 23°F and approximately 17.6 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 2.7 in of rainfall. Zhogong 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 January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -13°F. Zhogong experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -14°Average: -19°Min: -25°FebMax: -12°Average: -17°Min: -22°MarMax: -7°Average: -12°Min: -18°AprMax: -2°Average: -8°Min: -14°MayMax: 4°Average: -2°Min: -9°JunMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: -3°JulMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 4°AugMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°SepMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 0°OctMax: 3°Average: -4°Min: -11°NovMax: -5°Average: -12°Min: -19°DecMax: -12°Average: -18°Min: -25°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°FAverage: -2°FMin: -13°FFebMax: 11°FAverage: 2°FMin: -8°FMarMax: 19°FAverage: 10°FMin: -1°FAprMax: 28°FAverage: 18°FMin: 6°FMayMax: 39°FAverage: 28°FMin: 16°FJunMax: 49°FAverage: 39°FMin: 27°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 50°FMin: 39°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 56°FAverage: 44°FMin: 32°FOctMax: 38°FAverage: 25°FMin: 12°FNovMax: 22°FAverage: 10°FMin: -2°FDecMax: 10°FAverage: -1°FMin: -13°F
Max
Average
Min

Zhogong 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 17°C with a mean of 11°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -19°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.Zhogong 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 63°F with a mean of 52°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -13°F and an average temperature of -2°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 19°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 33mmFebPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 34mmMarPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 34mmAprPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 33mmMayPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 28mmJunPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 22mmJulPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 13mmOctPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 15mmNovPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 21mmDecPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 17mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 13inFebPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 13inMarPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 13inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 13inMayPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 11inJunPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 8inJulPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 2inAugPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 5inOctPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 6inNovPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 8inDecPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 7in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Zhogong is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 447 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 68 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, 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. Zhogong receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 255cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 34cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Zhogong is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17.6 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 June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, 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. Zhogong receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 101in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 13in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/hFebWind Speed: 3km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Zhogong 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 December, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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.Zhogong 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 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zhogong 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 Zhogong 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
-25 °C-13 °F
-14 °C7 °F
3 km/h2 mph
33 mm1.3 in
33 cm13 in
Feb
-22 °C-8 °F
-12 °C11 °F
3 km/h2 mph
34 mm1.3 in
34 cm13 in
Mar
-18 °C-1 °F
-7 °C19 °F
3 km/h2 mph
34 mm1.3 in
34 cm13 in
Apr
-14 °C6 °F
-2 °C28 °F
3 km/h2 mph
35 mm1.4 in
33 cm13 in
May
-9 °C16 °F
4 °C39 °F
3 km/h2 mph
41 mm1.6 in
28 cm11 in
Jun
-3 °C27 °F
10 °C49 °F
3 km/h2 mph
52 mm2.1 in
22 cm8 in
Jul
4 °C39 °F
16 °C61 °F
3 km/h2 mph
68 mm2.7 in
4 cm2 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
17 °C63 °F
3 km/h2 mph
56 mm2.2 in
3 cm1 in
Sep
0 °C32 °F
13 °C56 °F
3 km/h2 mph
37 mm1.5 in
13 cm5 in
OctCurrent
-11 °C12 °F
3 °C38 °F
3 km/h2 mph
19 mm0.7 in
15 cm6 in
Nov
-19 °C-2 °F
-5 °C22 °F
3 km/h2 mph
22 mm0.9 in
21 cm8 in
Dec
-25 °C-13 °F
-12 °C10 °F
4 km/h2 mph
17 mm0.7 in
17 cm7 in