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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. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").