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Climatic
Conditions
Kashmir has erratic climatic conditions.
All around the state of Jammu & Kashmir the
climate changes along with various geographical
conditions. Near the middle mountains winter is
cold and lasts for a long time. The monsoon brings
a lot of rain at this part of the region. In the
higher mountain regions around the valley, there
is often a snow fall. Summer in Kashmir is mild
and much shorter than winter. Altogether the climate
of Kashmir is either very chilling or pleasant
through out the year.
In the valley of Kashmir,
winter is chilling cold and
lasts from November to March.
There are strong wind, snowfall
and rainfall during this period.
Warmer weather starts in the
middle of March and lasts till
the end of July, but at this
period of the year there is
a lot of rain leading to landslides
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As
the state of Jammu & Kashmir is dotted with
lakes and waterways, the atmosphere becomes damp
which covers the valley with a mist & fog.
The climate of J&K is just the opposite from
the rest of India. While the mercury reaches the
breaking point in the foothills in the summer time,
people of Ladakh and Kashmir wait for the snow
to melt for there daily normal use. From October
onwards, Jammu becomes a much more pleasant destination.
However, the best time to enjoy the beautiful valley
of Kashmir and the adventures of Ladakh region
is between the months of May and September.
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Geographical Conditions
The state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) lies between 4
degrees of latitude from 32.17 to 36.58 North. Within these
640 kms. there is a sudden rise of altitude from 305 mtrs.
to 6910 mtrs. above sea level. J&K, therefore, lies
between the hot plains of the Jammu province and coldest
dry desert-land of Ladakh. These territories are, as such,
transitional in climate.
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Weather
conditions are different at different places.
There are many causes of difference:
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Relief
is the main factor. Lofty mountains like
the Pirpanjal, the Zanskar and the Karakoram
check winds from blowing in thus moisture
is stopped from entering the valleys by
the lofty mountains.
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The Monsoon
winds in summer leads to rain in the Outer
Plains and the Outer Hills. But these winds
can cross the Pirpanjal range only when
they are very strong. In winter winds from
the Mediterranean cause snow and rain in
the Valley of Kashmir. Snow falls on the
mountains which enclose the valley.
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Forests influence winds, rainfall
and temperature. The moisture laden winds
cause rainfall in the forests on the hills
making the temperature to fall in summer.
Thus the climate of Pahalgam, Gulmarg etc.
is comparatively milder than that of Srinagar
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Altitude is also a factor.
So the climate of the valley of Kashmir is
comparatively milder than that of the Outer
Plain that lies on a very low altitude. The
rainfall also varies as the altitude rises. |
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The
Seasons in Jammu & Kashmir
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The seasons are marked with
sudden change and the year is divided into six
seasons of two months each.
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Spring March
15 to May 15. |
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Summer May 15 to July
15. |
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Rainy Season July 15
to Sept. 15. |
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Autumn Sept. 15 to
Nov. 15. |
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Winter Nov. 15 to Jan
15. |
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Ice Cold Jan. 15 to
March 15. |
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From
December 24 to March 8 temperature is often
below zero. Strong winds blow from south
and southeast. There is snowfall during
winter and there are thick black clouds
in the sky.
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