Srinagar sits in the Kashmir Valley at high elevation, giving it a climate quite different from the rest of India, with the summer southwest monsoon playing a much smaller role here than the western disturbances that bring rain and mountain snow between December and March. Summer weather tends to be milder and drier than lowland India, though sudden intense cloudbursts during the brief monsoon influence in July and August have occasionally caused serious flooding, most notably in 2014, making radar a useful tool even outside the region’s usual rainy season.
Rain in Srinagar by month
Srinagar gets about 772 mm (30.4 in) of rain in an average year. The wettest month is March, with 104 mm (4.1 in), and the driest is October, with 23 mm (0.9 in).
| Month | Average rain | Average temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 67 mm (2.6 in) | -2.3 °C (28 °F) |
| February | 94 mm (3.7 in) | -0.8 °C (31 °F) |
| March | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 3.9 °C (39 °F) |
| April | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 9.2 °C (49 °F) |
| May | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 13.8 °C (57 °F) |
| June | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17.4 °C (63 °F) |
| July | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 19.0 °C (66 °F) |
| August | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 18.2 °C (65 °F) |
| September | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 15.1 °C (59 °F) |
| October | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 10.1 °C (50 °F) |
| November | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 5.0 °C (41 °F) |
| December | 32 mm (1.2 in) | 0.5 °C (33 °F) |
Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis). They describe the wider area around Srinagar and can differ slightly from local weather-station records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Srinagar right now?
The map above shows recent radar observations over Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir where coverage is available. Use the map legend and timestamp to interpret the imagery. A blank map over Srinagar can mean no detected precipitation, missing coverage, delayed data, or rain too light for radar to detect.
How often does the Srinagar rain radar update?
Updates depend on the radar provider and local network. Check the timestamp on the map for the latest available frame, and press play to compare recent observations. Radar imagery can lag conditions on the ground.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Srinagar?
Press play to compare recent radar frames over Jammu and Kashmir and see the direction of detected rain. This can help you assess approaching showers near Srinagar, but storms can grow or change direction; check your local weather service for forecasts and warnings.
Is this Srinagar rain radar free to use?
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