Climate Insights for Padam

The climate in Padam is cold. The average annual temperature is -8°C and approximately 549mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 88mm of rainfall. Padam 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 -27°C. Padam experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Padam has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 7°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -27°C and an average temperature of -21°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Padam is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 549mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 88mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 6mm. That's 81mm 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. Padam receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 463cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 88cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Padam is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Padam, which began on June 21, 2026. Padam is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 12°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -27°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Padam 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.