Sopur, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Sopur is a mid-size city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 71,292. Elevation: 5,194 ft (1,583 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

71,292 Population 663/sq mi density
5,194 ft Elevation 1,583 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population71,292
Density663/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Elevation5,194 ft (1,583 m)
Population71,292
Population Density663 / sq mi
Elevation5,194 ft (1,583 m)
Coordinates34.2867°, 74.4723°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (722 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sopur

Sopur is a mid-size city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 71,292. The city sits at an elevation of 5,194 feet (1,583 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Sopur

Sopur has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (19°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1197 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.3°C / 24°F -17.9° / 5.9° 139.8
Feb -2.6°C / 27°F -17.2° / 7.6° 110.7
Mar 3.1°C / 38°F -10° / 14.5° 150.4
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F -2.6° / 19.4° 145.5
May 12.6°C / 55°F 2° / 23.6° 94.5
Jun 16.4°C / 62°F 5.8° / 27.3° 93.1
Jul 19°C / 66°F 10.6° / 29.5° 137.3
Aug 18°C / 64°F 9.3° / 27.9° 102.5
Sep 16°C / 61°F 6.7° / 27.6° 46.0
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F -1.6° / 22.1° 45.3
Nov 3.8°C / 39°F -7.9° / 16.9° 84.2
Dec -1.1°C / 30°F -13.6° / 10.5° 47.5
Sopur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,194 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above India avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation5,194 ft (1,583 m)
Area107.5 sq mi (278.4 km²)
Population Density663/sq mi
Coordinates34.2867°N, 74.4723°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.88"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

307 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M3.6 on Aug 21, 2024.

Feb 14, 2004 20 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.5 127 km
Jan 24, 1992 northwestern Kashmir M5.5 137 km
Feb 20, 2009 19 km NW of Uri, India M5.5 53 km
Feb 14, 2004 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 129 km
Aug 13, 2012 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 97 km
Feb 26, 2015 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 118 km
Nov 1, 2002 54 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.4 138 km
Oct 1, 2016 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 100 km
Sep 24, 2019 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan M5.4 148 km
Nov 3, 2002 61 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.3 126 km
Jul 2, 2015 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.3 72 km
Jan 28, 1991 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan M5.2 69 km
Feb 5, 2019 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.2 95 km
Mar 20, 2006 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.2 85 km
Mar 14, 2010 70 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.2 113 km
Jan 12, 2020 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.1 81 km
Aug 20, 2024 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India M5.1 23 km
Jul 24, 2015 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan M5.1 127 km
May 31, 1997 61 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.0 99 km
Jun 17, 2021 17 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.0 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 1.0 in Driest
December 40°F (5°C) 1.4 in

Sopur has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Sopur

Institution Type Founded Website
GDC Bandipora College - ,
HKM Degree College Patushay Bandipora College - ,

Libraries in Sopur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dreamers Desk Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sopur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fruit & Vegetable Market, Bandipora
Fruit Mandi Patushay Bandipora
KP Market

Clinics in Sopur

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Bir Singh Clinic
Sumaira's Clinic

Train Stations in Sopur

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sopur

Bus Stations in Sopur

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Stand Sopore

Stadiums & Teams in Sopur

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sopur

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Drung Bowls 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Trajan Bowl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hapat Khud Bowl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shaggy's Face 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sheenmai Bowl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Apharwat S Bowl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Apharwat N Bowl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gulmarg Ski Resort area Phase 2 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sopur

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sheikh ul Alam International AirportSXRLarge Airport
Rawalakot AirportRAZMedium Airport
Awantipura Air Force Station-Small Airport
Poonch Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sopur

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Markazi Jamia Masjid Sopore
Masjid Chesti
Masjid Taqwa Ahlihadith

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Sopur

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 7
Parks 1
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Sopur

2 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Hapatbut

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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What is the population of Sopur?

Sopur has a population of 71,292 residents and is located in India. The population density is 663 people per square mile, spread across 107.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sopur?

Sopur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

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