With a population of around 13,600, Handwara sits in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The city operates in the India Standard Time zone.
In 2025, Handwara recorded an average annual temperature of 56°F. The hottest temperatures reached 105°F in July; the coolest were 17°F in February. Total precipitation for the year was 63 inches, with the wettest month being March. Snowfall for the year totaled approximately 28 inches.
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