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Padam Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest today at 0° · coldest night Wednesday at -12°

The short of it: Padam weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, -9 °C (17 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -13 °C (9 °F). Today’s high -0 °C (31 °F), low -11 °C (13 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: severe cold. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 02:00 local time.

PADAM, Sunday. — Folk about town may expect mostly clear skies today, the mercury reaching near 0° and falling to -11° after dark. That is 5° colder than Padam usually sees in November, when highs average 5°. Winds are light from the SSW, gusting to 5 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 0°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at -12°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 5.1 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Padam brings highs near 5°, lows of -7° and about 11 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 22°, January the coldest at -18°, and February the wettest with 47 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 10 h 37 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 4,512 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky-8°-13°2 km/h–
3 AMClear sky-9°-13°1 km/h–
4 AMClear sky-10°-14°2 km/h–
5 AMClear sky-10°-14°2 km/h–
6 AMClear sky-10°-15°3 km/h–
7 AMClear sky-11°-15°2 km/h–
8 AMClear sky-10°-14°3 km/h–
9 AMClear sky-8°-12°2 km/h–
10 AMClear sky-6°-10°1 km/h–
11 AMClear sky-4°-8°0 km/h–
12 PMClear sky-2°-6°2 km/h–
1 PMClear sky-1°-6°3 km/h–
2 PMMostly clear0°-5°6 km/h–
3 PMClear sky-1°-6°8 km/h–
4 PMClear sky-1°-7°8 km/h–
5 PMClear sky-3°-8°8 km/h–
6 PMClear sky-4°-10°8 km/h–
7 PMClear sky-5°-10°7 km/h–
8 PMClear sky-6°-11°6 km/h–
9 PMClear sky-6°-11°5 km/h–
10 PMClear sky-7°-12°4 km/h–
11 PMClear sky-8°-12°4 km/h–
12 AMClear sky-8°-13°4 km/h–
1 AMClear sky-9°-13°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): mostly clear, high 0°, low -11°, dry, gusts to 13 km/h. Sun up 6:47 AM, down 5:24 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

The Almanac · Padam Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Padam, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus December
8° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 23 min
Average wind
5 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 8° against October, to near 5°; nights run about -7°. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Padam in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Padam by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-18°38 mm4 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦
February-6°-16°47 mm4 km/h10 h 56 min✦
March-1°-11°40 mm6 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
April7°-3°30 mm8 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
May15°2°23 mm8 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June20°7°11 mm8 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°10°20 mm8 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°9°17 mm8 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
September18°5°29 mm6 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-1°8.0 mm7 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
November5°-7°11 mm5 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦
December-3°-15°15 mm5 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Padam

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Padam today?

Right now it is -9 °C (17 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -13 °C (9 °F). Today’s high is -0 °C (31 °F) and tonight’s low -11 °C (13 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Padam this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 5.1 mm (0.20 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Padam?

Yes: severe cold. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Padam?

July, with an average high of 22 °C (72 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -18 °C (-1 °F). The wettest month is February (47 mm (1.9 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Padam?

July and August. July brings highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain; August highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and 17 mm (0.67 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Padam?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. Nights average below freezing in Oct–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BunjwahJammu and Kashmir94 km WSW14°3°28 mm
ChoglamsarLadakh97 km NE9°-4°5.0 mm
KyelangHimachal Pradesh100 km S9°-4°18 mm
LehLadakh101 km NE8°-6°4.0 mm
KishtwārJammu and Kashmir105 km W18°5°30 mm
BhadarwāhJammu and Kashmir121 km WSW16°5°29 mm
ChambaHimachal Pradesh124 km SW21°9°23 mm
DodaJammu and Kashmir129 km WSW20°7°27 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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