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How winter season occurs in India?

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The Winter Season
It begins from mid- November in northern Indiaand stays till February. The temperature decreases from south tothe north. The average temperature on the eastern coast is between24° - 25° Celsius, while in the northern plains, it rangesbetween 10° - 15° Celsius. Days are warm and nights arecold.


Thereof, how seasons occur in India?

The India Meteorological Department (IMD)designates four climatological seasons: Winter,occurring from December to February. Summer or pre-monsoonseason, lasting from March to May.

Secondly, what are the 6 seasons in India? According to Hindu scriptures, the six seasonsare:
  • Vasant Ritu: Spring.
  • Grishma Ritu: Summer.
  • Varsha Ritu: Monsoon.
  • Sharad Ritu: Autumn.
  • Hemant Ritu: Pre-winter.
  • Shishir or Shita Ritu: Winter.

Similarly, what kind of climate is there in winter season?

Climate

Seasons Month Climate
Winter December to January Very Cool
Spring Feburary to March Sunny and pleasant.
Summer April to June Hot
Monsoon July to Mid-September Wet, hot and humid

Which is the coldest place in India?

Dras is the coldest place in India. Thetown is located in Jammu and Kashmir's Kargil District. Itfalls on NH 1 between Kargil town and Zoji La pass. It isfamously called the 'the Gateway to Ladakh'.

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