Kanpur, India
Uttar Pradesh · India
Kanpur is a major city in Uttar Pradesh, India with a population of 4,581,268. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 4,581,268 |
| Population Density | 3,761 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.4652°, 80.3498° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Uttar Pradesh |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.9 inches (1,039 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kanpur
Kanpur is a major city in India (Uttar Pradesh) with a population of 4,581,268. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet (137 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Climate in Kanpur
Kanpur has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (35.5°C), the coldest is Jan (14.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 948 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above India avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 1,218.2 sq mi (3,155.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,761/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.4652°N, 80.3498°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 87°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 93°F (34°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in |
Kanpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 56°F in January to 93°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.1") and November the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Kanpur
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen House group of Colleges | College | - | , |
| Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology | University | - | Visit → |
| Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University | University | - | Visit → |
| Christ Church College, Kanpur | College | - | , |
| Christ Church Inter College | College | - | , |
| Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Divyangjan | College | - | Visit → |
| Ganesh Shanker Vidyarthi College | College | - | Visit → |
| Government Central Textile Institute | College | - | , |
| Guru Nanak College | College | - | , |
| Harcourt Butler Technical University | University | - | , |
| Hiralal Khanna College | College | - | , |
| Indian Institute of Pulses Research | College | - | , |
| Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur | University | - | Visit → |
| Maharana Institute of Professional Studies | University | - | , |
| Mahatma Gandhi College | College | - | , |
| National Sugar Institute | University | - | Visit → |
| Saraswati Mahila Mahavidyalaya | College | - | , |
Schools in Kanpur
62+ public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghanshyamdas Shivkumar Nagarik Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dolphin Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Queens Memorial School | - | - | - | - |
| Swaraj India Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Adarsh Saraswati vidya mandir | - | - | - | - |
| RBRD Inter college | - | - | - | - |
| St John School | - | - | - | - |
| Shanti motor driving school | - | - | - | - |
| UP Kirana School Samiti | - | - | - | - |
| Rooprani sukhandan singh mahavidyalay | - | - | - | - |
| gg ground | - | - | - | - |
| govtt school | - | - | - | - |
| triangular park | - | - | - | - |
| dbs college | - | - | - | - |
| diamond public school | - | - | - | - |
| career solution | - | - | - | - |
| St Xaviers High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mercy Memorial School (Junior Wing) | - | - | - | - |
| Mercy Memorial School Senior Wing | - | - | - | - |
| Dr. Chiranji Lal Rashtriya Inter College | - | - | - | - |
| SHREE RADHA SHIKSHA MANDIR 496 C BLOCK PANKI KANPUR 208020 | - | - | - | - |
| Methodist High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kumari Udyan Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Shi Ram Education Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay School | - | - | - | - |
| Delhi Public School Kidwai Nagar | - | - | - | - |
| Dr. Virendra Swarup Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Sunshine Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Escorts World School | - | - | - | - |
| Bharti Gyansthali Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Army Public School Cantt Kanpur | - | - | - | - |
| Ghanshyamdas Shivkumar Nagarik Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Xaviers High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dolphin Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Queens Memorial School | - | - | - | - |
| Swaraj India Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Adarsh Saraswati vidya mandir | - | - | - | - |
| RBRD Inter college | - | - | - | - |
| St John School | - | - | - | - |
| UP Kirana School Samiti | - | - | - | - |
| Rooprani sukhandan singh mahavidyalay | - | - | - | - |
| gg ground | - | - | - | - |
| govtt school | - | - | - | - |
| triangular park | - | - | - | - |
| dbs college | - | - | - | - |
| diamond public school | - | - | - | - |
| career solution | - | - | - | - |
| Mariampur School | - | - | - | - |
| Mercy Memorial School (Junior Wing) | - | - | - | - |
| Mercy Memorial School Senior Wing | - | - | - | - |
| Dr. Chiranji Lal Rashtriya Inter College | - | - | - | - |
| Methodist High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kumari Udyan Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Shi Ram Education Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay School | - | - | - | - |
| Delhi Public School Kidwai Nagar | - | - | - | - |
| Dr. Virendra Swarup Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Sunshine Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Escorts World School | - | - | - | - |
| Bharti Gyansthali Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Army Public School Cantt Kanpur | - | - | - | - |
| Mariampur School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kanpur
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Aashiqanaa | 90's, bollywood | AAC+ 208 kbps |
Museums in Kanpur
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward VII Memorial Hall Kanpur Sangrahalaya | ||||
| Edward VII Memorial Hall Kanpur Sangrahalaya |
Libraries in Kanpur
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Club | 0.0 | |||||
| P K Kelkar Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Kanpur
17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kanpur
24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kanpur
16 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kanpur
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Kanpur
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kanpur
30 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kanpur
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kanpur
25 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kanpur
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kanpur
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kanpur
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kanpur
6 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kanpur
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kanpur
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Green Park Stadium |
Airports Near Kanpur
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | LKO | Large Airport |
| Kanpur Airport | KNU | Medium Airport |
| Bakshi Ka Talab Air Force Station | - | Small Airport |
| IIT Kanpur Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kanpur Civil Airport (Old) | - | Small Airport |
| Marhamtabad Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kanpur
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kanpur Cantonment Head Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kanpur
30 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Akshi Eye Care Centre | ||
| Annapurna Nursing Home | ||
| Awasthi's Nursing Home | ||
| B.R. Stone Clinic | ||
| Bhargava Medical And Trauma Centre | ||
| Bimal Nursing Home | ||
| CGHS Dispensary, Civil Lines | ||
| CGHS Dispensary, Gandhi Gram | ||
| CGHS Dispensary, Pandunagar | ||
| CGHS Dispensary, R.K.Nagar | ||
| D S Memorial Nursing Home | ||
| D. T Nursing Home | ||
| Dr. Jawaharlal Rohatgi Smarak Netra Chikitsalaya | ||
| Dr. S.K Nigam Surgical and Laparoscopy Clinic | ||
| Gopal Krishna Surgical and Maternity Clinic | ||
| Jolly Nursing Home and Research Centre (P) Ltd | ||
| Kanpur Nursing Home | ||
| Navyug Nursing Home | ||
| New G.T. Nursing Home | ||
| Pracheta Ayurvedic Clinic and Panchakarma Center | ||
| Prashant Nursing Home, Kanpur Nagar | ||
| Primary Health Center | ||
| Sanya Surgical Clinic | ||
| Saral Nursing Home | ||
| Shanti Surgical Clinic and Nursing Home | ||
| Sharma Nursing Home, Kanpur Nagar | ||
| Shree Ram Nursing Home Pvt Ltd | ||
| Sugandha Maternity and Nursing Home | ||
| Suraj Medical and Diagnostics Pvt Ltd | ||
| Swaroops Surgical Nursing Home |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kanpur
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Souls Cawnpore Memorial Church | |
| All Souls Cawnpore Memorial Church | |
| Baba Anandeshwar Temple | |
| BANSMANDI MASJID | |
| Christ Church | |
| Christ Church | |
| CHURCH | |
| CHURCH | |
| durga pandal | |
| Geeta Nagar Gurudwara | |
| Gumti Gurudwara | |
| Hanuman Mandir | |
| Jagat Janani Maa Durga Mandir | |
| JK Temple | |
| masjid sheikh humayon | |
| Methodist Church | |
| Methodist Church | |
| Mosque | |
| Munderi Devi Mandir | |
| Padmanabhan Mandir |
Quick Facts
Around Kanpur
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kanpur
What is the population of Kanpur?
Kanpur has a population of 4,581,268 residents and is located in India. The population density is 3,761 people per square mile, spread across 1,218.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kanpur?
Kanpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches.
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