Chidambaram, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Chidambaram is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 62,153. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

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

62,153 Population 400/sq mi density

52 ft Elevation 16 meters

83°F Avg Temperature 28°C

49.7 in Annual Rain

Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population62,153

Density400/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)

Rain49.7 in/yr

Elevation52 ft (16 m)

Population	62,153
Population Density	400 / sq mi
Elevation	52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates	11.3993°, 79.6914°
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata
Country	🇮🇳 India
State / Province	Tamil Nadu
Average Temperature	83°F (28°C)
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation	49.7 inches (1,263 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chidambaram

Chidambaram is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 62,153. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Chidambaram

Chidambaram has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (30.6°C), the coldest is Jan (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1274 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	25.7°C / 78°F	23° / 28.2°	46.0
Feb	26.3°C / 79°F	23.6° / 29.6°	10.4
Mar	28°C / 82°F	24.9° / 32.7°	13.5
Apr	29.8°C / 86°F	26.7° / 34°	26.8
May	30.6°C / 87°F	27.4° / 35.3°	87.2
Jun	30.1°C / 86°F	27° / 34.5°	75.3
Jul	29.6°C / 85°F	26.5° / 33.7°	112.4
Aug	29.2°C / 84°F	26.2° / 33.4°	119.6
Sep	28.8°C / 84°F	26° / 32.8°	133.8
Oct	28.2°C / 83°F	25.8° / 31.8°	178.2
Nov	27.3°C / 81°F	24.7° / 29.6°	315.7
Dec	26.3°C / 79°F	23.4° / 28.8°	155.5

Chidambaram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	83.2°F
	54% above India avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	87°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation	52 ft (16 m)
Area	155.2 sq mi (402.1 km²)
Population Density	400/sq mi
Coordinates	11.3993°N, 79.6914°E
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"

31% above India avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 13.86"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.2 on Sep 25, 2001.

Sep 25, 2001	39 km SE of Marakkanam, India	M5.2	84 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nivar (2020).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2020	Nivar	Category 1	109 km
2018	Gaja	Category 1	100 km
2016	Vardah	Category 2	191 km
2011	Thane	Category 2	40 km
2000	Unnamed	Category 1	32 km
1993	Unnamed	Category 1	43 km
1990	Unnamed	Category 4	234 km
1984	Unnamed	Category 2	114 km
1984	Unnamed	Category 1	32 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	77°F (25°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	79°F (26°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	82°F (28°C)	0.6 in
April	87°F (30°C)	0.8 in
May	89°F (32°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
June	89°F (32°C)	1.4 in
July	87°F (30°C)	2.6 in
August	86°F (30°C)	5.1 in
September	85°F (30°C)	4.4 in
October	83°F (28°C)	9.1 in
November	79°F (26°C)	13.9 in	Wettest
December	77°F (25°C)	8.2 in

Chidambaram has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 77°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Chidambaram

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
Annamalai University	University	-	Visit →
MBA, Rural Dept, Zoology Dept, Earth Science Dept & etc...	College	-	,
Muthiah Polytechnic	College	-	,
Raja Muthiah Medical College	College	-	,

Schools in Chidambaram

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Shemford Futuristic School	-	-	-	-
Sri Saraswathi Vidyalaya	-	-	-	-
Government Girls Higher Secondary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Chidambaram

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Harrish Jayaraj	tamil, tamil cinema music	MP3

Libraries in Chidambaram

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Dr.C.P.Ramaswamy Aiyar Library		0.0
Neyveli Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Chidambaram

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Thursday Farmer's Market
Thursday Marketplace
Tuesday Marketplace
Weekly vegitable market

Hotels in Chidambaram

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akshaya Hotel

Arudhra Residency

Hotel Grand Palace Stay

Hotel saradharam

Mansoor Lodge

Pari Lodge/Lodging House

Rajan Homestay

Vandayer Hotel & Restaurant

Restaurants in Chidambaram

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AA Restaurant

Adyar Ananda Bhavan

Chozha Saiva Unavagam

Dubai Restaurant

Meenakshi high class veg restaurant

Sri Kumara Vilas

Thillai Ganesh Hotel Vegetarian

Cafes in Chidambaram

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Richy Rich

Sri Lakshmi Cafe Tamil

Cinemas in Chidambaram

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lena Theater

Vaduganathan Teater

Theatres in Chidambaram

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vadugunathan theatre

Clinics in Chidambaram

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kannan Nursing Home, Chidambaram

R.K Nursing Home

Sivajothi Nursing Home

SR ENT Clinic

Thillai Nursing Home

Bus Stations in Chidambaram

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chidambaram Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Chidambaram

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum

Hindusthan Petroleum(HP)

IN #3197680765

Indian Oil

Banks in Chidambaram

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HDFC Bank

State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Chidambaram

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Chidambaram

3 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Pondicherry Airport	PNY	Medium Airport
Neyveli Airport	NVY	Small Airport
Thanjavur Air Force Station	TJV	Small Airport

Post Offices in Chidambaram

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Chidambaram Head Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chidambaram

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Hundred Pillars Mandapam
Ilamaiyakkinar Shivan Kovil
Kezha Theru Mariamman Kovil
Mukkuni Vinayagar Temple
Murugan Temple
Shivakamasundari
Sri Sabhanayagar Temple
Thillai Kaali Amman Kovil
Thillai Nataraja Temple
Thousand Pillar Mandapam

Quick Facts

Timezone

Asia/Kolkata

Around Chidambaram

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools	9
Hospitals	4
Restaurants	8
Cafes	2
Banks	2
Hotels	8
Parks	3
Police Stations	2
Fire Stations	1
Places of Worship	3

Things to See Near Chidambaram

5 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (3)

• Chidambaram Beach
• Chinna Vaaikaal Beach
• Kodiyampalaiyam Beach

🗼 Lighthouses (1)

• Porto Novo Lighthouse

🌄 Viewpoints (1)

• Watch Tower

🇮🇳 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Chidambaram

What is the population of Chidambaram?

Chidambaram has a population of 62,153 residents and is located in India. The population density is 400 people per square mile, spread across 155.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chidambaram?

Chidambaram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.7 inches.

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