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Uttar Pradesh is a large state with stiking diversity much
evident in its topography, climate and geographical features.
TEMPERATURE
The climate of Uttar Pradesh varies from moderately temperate in the
Himalayan region to tropical monsoon in the central plains and southern
upland regions.
| In The Plains | Max. | Min. |
| Summer | 42.5 C | 27.5 C |
| Winter | 17.5 C | 12.5 C |
The highest temperature recorded in the state was 121.8º
F (49.9º C) at Gonda on May 8, 1958.
RAINFALL
About 90 percent of the rainfall occurs during the southwest monsoon,
lasting from about June to September.
| ZONE | Max. ( Inches ) | Min. ( Inches ) |
| East | 80 | 40 |
| West | 40 | 24 |
Rainfall in Uttar Pradesh is concentrated mainly to the four
months of monsoons, consequently, floods are a recurring problem and cause
heavy damage to crops, life, and property, particularly in the eastern
part of the state.
Periodic failure of monsoons results in drought conditions and crop
failure. In the Himalayan region, annual snowfall averaging 10 to 15 feet
is common between December and March.
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