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Climate, Season and Temperature
The entire district can be grouped into the following climatic zones :
| Climatic Zone | Elevation (in meters |
|---|---|
| 1. Cool Temperature | |
| a. Moist | 600 - 1200 |
| b. Dry | 1000 - 2500 |
| c. Sub Tropical Valley | 600 - 1200 |
| 2. Cold Temperature | |
| a. Cold Temperature in
higher location (snow bound) (5 - 6 month) |
3000 - 3500 |
| b. Cold Temperature (lower valley) | 2000 - 3000 |
| 3. Alpine Zone | |
| Perpetually snow covered area | 3500 - above |
| 4. Dry Climate | |
| Trans Himalayan Alpine
Valley of rain shadow location |
2500 - 3500 |
Seasons
The entire district exhibits four broad seasons in the year
1. Winter or Cold weather (mid Dec. - mid March)
2. Summer or hot weather (mid March - mid June)
3. Season of general rains (South - West monsoon season)
4. Season of retreating monsoon (mid September to mid November)
Temperature : During the coldest month of
January, tropical ridges and high location along the lesser Himalaya record an average
monthly temperature
between 5.5°C and 8°C. By the March the temperature begins to rise progressively till
early June which is the hottest month every where. Dharchula and
Jhulaghat record an average temperature between 30 - 45°C.
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