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Jaipur Geography and Climate

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Jaipur is situated in the eastern part of Rajasthan, surrounded on three sides by the rugged Aravali hills. Jaipur is located at 26°55′N 75°49′E (26.92°N 75.82°E). It is surrounded by Alwar and Sikar in the North; by Sikar, Nagaur, and Ajmer in West; by Ajmer, Tonk, and Sawai Madhopur in the South and by Dausa and Bharatpur districts in East. It has an average elevation of 430 metres (1414 ft).

Jaipur has a semi-arid climate. Temperatures vary in different seasons.  In the summer months of April to June, average daily temperature of around 35^oC. May and June are the hottest months in Jaipur. Temperature reaches up to 40-45^oC in these months. Annually the rainfall is concentrated in the monsoon months between June (Last of June) and September. It receives over 500 mm (approx 20 inch) of rainfall an average. The winter months of November to February are mild and pleasant, with average temperatures in the 15-18^oC range and little or no humidity. December and January are the coldest months in Jaipur. Temperature varies between 5-10^oC in these months. There are however occasional cold waves that lead to temperatures near freezing.

Jaipur : Area

14,068 sq. km. (4.11 per cent of the State)

Jaipur : Distance from Major Cities of India

Jaipur : Climate and Rainfall

1. The climate of Jaipur is dry and healthy and is subject to extremeness of cold and heat at various places.

2. The minimum and maximum temperatures recorded in Jaipur district vary from 5 to 48 degree Celsius.

Normal annual rainfall is 50 cm.

Jaipur : Administration Setup

Jaipur : Minerals

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