Some information about Ambala

STATE                                    Haryana

STD CODE                            0171

LOCATION                           30.38 deg N to 76.78 deg E

 AREA                                    1568.85 sq.kms

 POPULATION                    1,013,660(2001 census)

 LITERACY RATE                 76%

 SEX RATIO                          921 females per 1000 males

CLIMATE
The climate of Ambala over most of the year is a pronounced continental in character.It is very hot in summers and markedly cold in winters.May and June can be really hot with the temperature soaring to over  48°C,while in winter it can be as low as -1°C. Ambala has a semi-arid as well as tropical climate.Being far away from the coasts and close to the Thar desert,it does not get the full share of the Monsoon current seen mostly across central and east of the country. Around 70% rainfall is received during the month of July to September and the remaining rainfall is received during December to February.
Ambala weather forcast

BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Ambala is from September to March as at this time weather is pleasant as compared to the rest of the year.