Sonepur, India

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

37,776 Population 537/sq mi density

177 ft Elevation 54 meters

77°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.3 / 5.0

$1,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$7,000 home value, $25/mo rent

Sonepur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	77.3°F
	43% above US avg
January Average	60°F (16°C)
July Average	85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	177 ft (54 m)
Area	70.4 sq mi (182.3 km²)
Population Density	537/sq mi
Coordinates	25.6961°N, 85.1667°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"

6% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 11.42"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 6, 2008.

May 16, 1998	15 km SSW of Sagauli, India	M4.2	117 km
Jul 2, 2002	10 km N of Bettiah, India	M3.9	149 km
Jun 6, 2008	2 km W of Buddh Gaya, India	M3.8	112 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	60°F (16°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	66°F (19°C)	0.3 in
March	75°F (24°C)	0.4 in
April	85°F (29°C)	0.4 in
May	88°F (31°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
June	88°F (31°C)	5.6 in
July	85°F (29°C)	11.4 in	Wettest
August	84°F (29°C)	10.0 in
September	83°F (28°C)	7.8 in
October	80°F (27°C)	2.3 in
November	71°F (22°C)	0.2 in
December	63°F (17°C)	0.1 in	Driest

Sonepur has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 60°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.4") and December the driest (0.1").

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