Climate Insights for Zum
Sham, Ladakh, India
Climate Overview
The climate in Zum is cold. The average annual temperature is -6°C and approximately 434 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 70 mm of rainfall. Zum 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. Zum experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Zum is cold. The average annual temperature is 22°F and approximately 17.1 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 2.7 in of rainfall. Zum 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. Zum experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Zum has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 10°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -20°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.Zum has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 73°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 60°F with a mean of 50°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -13°F and an average temperature of -3°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 18°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Zum is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 434 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 70 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 16 mm. That's 54 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. Zum receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 266cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 38cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Zum is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0.6 in. That's 2.1 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. Zum receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 105in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 15in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Zum 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 February, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.Zum 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 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 1mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2mph 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 Zum 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 Zum 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.