Weather & Climate in Shopian, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shopian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,742 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,742 ft (2,055 m) |
| Area | 236.6 sq mi (612.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7172°N, 74.8341°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
204 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| May 1, 2013 | 16 km ENE of Bhadarw?h, India | M5.7 | 120 km | 15 km |
| Feb 20, 2009 | 19 km NW of Uri, India | M5.5 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan | M5.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Dec 25, 1990 | 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.3 | 92 km | 51 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India | M5.3 | 120 km | 40 km |
| Jul 2, 2015 | 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan | M5.2 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India | M5.2 | 114 km | 42 km |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India | M5.1 | 72 km | 14 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India | M5.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2020 | 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 16 km N of Doda, India | M5.0 | 84 km | 43 km |
| May 26, 2006 | 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India | M5.0 | 145 km | 67 km |
| Feb 23, 1999 | 14 km WSW of M?g?m, India | M4.9 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India | M4.9 | 113 km | 27 km |
| Mar 10, 2006 | 12 km E of New Mirpur, Pakistan | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2009 | 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India | M4.9 | 106 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in |
Shopian has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 34°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and November the driest (1.4").