Climate Insights for Zumchung

Leh district, Ladakh, India

Hottest
August
18°C peak65°F peak
Coldest
January
-24°C low-11°F low
Wettest
June
67 mm rain2.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -12°Average: -18°Min: -24°FebMax: -11°Average: -16°Min: -22°MarMax: -6°Average: -11°Min: -18°AprMax: -1°Average: -7°Min: -13°MayMax: 6°Average: 0°Min: -7°JunMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 0°JulMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 6°AugMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°SepMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 2°OctMax: 5°Average: -2°Min: -9°NovMax: -4°Average: -10°Min: -16°DecMax: -10°Average: -16°Min: -23°
Max
Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 10°FAverage: 0°FMin: -11°FFebMax: 13°FAverage: 4°FMin: -8°FMarMax: 21°FAverage: 12°FMin: 0°FAprMax: 30°FAverage: 20°FMin: 9°FMayMax: 43°FAverage: 32°FMin: 20°FJunMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 32°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FAugMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 47°FMin: 35°FOctMax: 41°FAverage: 28°FMin: 17°FNovMax: 26°FAverage: 14°FMin: 2°FDecMax: 14°FAverage: 3°FMin: -9°F
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Min

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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 24mmFebPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 22mmMarPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 20mmAprPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 23mmMayPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 26mmJunPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 19mmJulPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 10mmOctPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 10mmNovPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 11mmDecPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 10mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 9inFebPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 9inMarPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 8inAprPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 9inMayPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 10inJunPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 7inJulPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 4inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 4inNovPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 4inDecPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 4in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 1km/hFebWind Speed: 1km/hMarWind Speed: 1km/hAprWind Speed: 2km/hMayWind Speed: 2km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 2km/hDecWind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 1mphFebWind Speed: 1mphMarWind Speed: 1mphAprWind Speed: 1mphMayWind Speed: 1mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 1mphDecWind Speed: 1mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-24 °C-11 °F
-12 °C10 °F
1 km/h1 mph
24 mm0.9 in
24 cm9 in
Feb
-22 °C-8 °F
-11 °C13 °F
1 km/h1 mph
22 mm0.9 in
22 cm9 in
Mar
-18 °C0 °F
-6 °C21 °F
1 km/h1 mph
20 mm0.8 in
20 cm8 in
Apr
-13 °C9 °F
-1 °C30 °F
2 km/h1 mph
25 mm1 in
23 cm9 in
May
-7 °C20 °F
6 °C43 °F
2 km/h1 mph
42 mm1.7 in
26 cm10 in
Jun
0 °C32 °F
12 °C53 °F
3 km/h2 mph
67 mm2.6 in
19 cm7 in
Jul
6 °C43 °F
18 °C64 °F
3 km/h2 mph
63 mm2.5 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
18 °C65 °F
3 km/h2 mph
47 mm1.9 in
3 cm1 in
Sep
2 °C35 °F
14 °C58 °F
3 km/h2 mph
32 mm1.3 in
10 cm4 in
OctCurrent
-9 °C17 °F
5 °C41 °F
3 km/h2 mph
12 mm0.5 in
10 cm4 in
Nov
-16 °C2 °F
-4 °C26 °F
2 km/h1 mph
12 mm0.5 in
11 cm4 in
Dec
-23 °C-9 °F
-10 °C14 °F
1 km/h1 mph
10 mm0.4 in
10 cm4 in