Climate of Himachal Pradesh
Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use Indian English There is a huge variation in the climatic conditions of Himachal Pradesh due to variation in altitude (360–6500 metres). The climate varies from hot and sub-humid tropical (450–900 metres) in the southern low tracts, warm and temperate (900–1800 metres), cool and temperate (1800–2400 metres) and cold glacial and alpine (2400–4800 metres) in the northern and eastern high elevated mountain. Pollution is affecting the climate of almost all the states of India.
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The spring season starts from mid February to mid April. The weather is pleasant and comfortable in this season. The rainy season start at the end of the month of June. The landscape lushes green and fresh. During the season streams and natural springs are replenished. The heavy rains in July and August cause erosion, floods and landslides. Of all the state districts, Dharamshala receives the highest rainfall, nearly about Script error: No such module "convert".. Spiti is the driest area of the state (rainfall below Script error: No such module "convert".[1]), because it is enclosed by high mountains on all sides.[2]
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| Type of area | Valley areas and foothills | Hilly and mountain ranges | Alpine zone | Lahaul, Spiti and Kinnaur range |
| Climatic conditions | Subtropical | Slightly warm temperature | Cool temperature with humidity | Dry and extremely cold conditions |
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| % of total geographical area | 30% | 10% | 25% | 35% |
| % of total cultivated area | 56% | 30% | 10% | 5% |
Rainfall
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Climate data
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References
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