Climate Insights for Zumchung
Leh district, Ladakh, India
Climate Overview
The climate in Zumchung is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 376 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 67 mm of rainfall. Zumchung 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 -24°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 179cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Zumchung is cold. The average annual temperature is 26°F and approximately 14.8 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Zumchung 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 -11°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 70in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Zumchung 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 18°C with a mean of 12°C. January 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.Zumchung 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 65°F with a mean of 54°F. January 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
Zumchung is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 376 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 67 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 10 mm. That's 57 mm less than June, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 179cm accumulating over the season. May typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.Zumchung is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.4 in. That's 2.2 in less than June, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 70in accumulating over the season. May typically sees the most snow at around 10in.
Wind
Zumchung 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 3km/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 2km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.Zumchung 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 2mph, 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 1mph 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 Zumchung 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 Zumchung 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.