Chengam, India
Tamil Nadu · India
Chengam is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 26,980. Elevation: 909 ft (277 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°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 | 26,980 |
| Population Density | 8,731 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.3089°, 78.7914° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Tamil Nadu |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.2 inches (945 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chengam
Chengam is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 26,980. The city sits at an elevation of 909 feet (277 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Climate in Chengam
Chengam has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.2°C), the coldest is Jan (22.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1146 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above India avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,731/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.3089°N, 78.7914°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 87°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Chengam has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 74°F in December to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Chengam
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Krishna College of Pharmacy | College | - | , |
Schools in Chengam
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chengam
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Restaurants in Chengam
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chengam
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chengam
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Chengam
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Airport | SXV | Medium Airport |
| Neyveli Airport | NVY | Small Airport |
| Vellore Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chengam
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chengam
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Temple |
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What is the population of Chengam?
Chengam has a population of 26,980 residents and is located in India. The population density is 8,731 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chengam?
Chengam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches.
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