Climate
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.