Dharmapuram, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Dharmapuram is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 17,476. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

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

17,476 Population 55/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
46.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Dharmapuram

Dharmapuram

Dharumapuram Adheenam is a Saivite monastic institution based in the town of Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. As of 2019, there were a total of 27 Shiva temples under the control of the adheenam.

People

Population17,476
Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population17,476
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates8.1203°, 77.3890°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation46.0 inches (1,168 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dharmapuram

Dharmapuram is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 17,476. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Dharmapuram

Dharmapuram has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (26.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1363 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.9°C / 80°F 24° / 30.3° 84.1
Feb 27.7°C / 82°F 24.4° / 31.7° 11.2
Mar 28.9°C / 84°F 25.7° / 32.8° 26.5
Apr 29.6°C / 85°F 27.3° / 33.4° 68.4
May 29.1°C / 84°F 27.1° / 32.2° 121.0
Jun 28°C / 82°F 26.1° / 30.2° 90.6
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 25.4° / 30.3° 85.8
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 25.2° / 29.8° 102.6
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 25.6° / 30.2° 132.3
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 25.6° / 30.1° 267.0
Nov 27.5°C / 81°F 25.5° / 30.2° 262.7
Dec 27.2°C / 81°F 24.8° / 29.8° 110.8
Dharmapuram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.1°F
52% above India avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area315.2 sq mi (816.4 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates8.1203°N, 77.3890°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1992).

Year Name Category Closest
1992 Unnamed Category 1 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
March 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in
April 85°F (29°C) 3.3 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 4.8 in
June 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in

Dharmapuram has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Dharmapuram

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AURAL OLDIES oldies MP3
Annai FM malayalam, music MP3
Luminous Radio Hindi music MP3 64 kbps
Radio Voxa - MP3

Museums in Dharmapuram

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aqua World
Governement museum
Kamaraj Mandapam
Kamarajar memorial
Mayapuri Wax Museum
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Wandering Monk Museum

Libraries in Dharmapuram

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
friends library0.0
Library0.0
St. Xavier's library0.0
Village Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dharmapuram

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
All saints market
AMUTHAM COLD PRESSED OIL MILL
AMUTHAM COLD PRESSED OIL MILL
APPTA market
Chettikulam Main Market
Fish Market
Fish Market
Ganesapuram Fish Market
Ganesapuram Fish Market
Market
Marthandam Market
Monday market
Public Market, Parassala
ramanouthoor fish market
ramanouthoor fish market
Sector Market
Shopping Complex
Thaliyaruthan Chanthai
Vadasery Market
Vegetables-Whole Sale
Weekly Market

Stadiums & Teams in Dharmapuram

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dharmapuram

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thiruvananthapuram International AirportTRVLarge Airport
Tuticorin AirportTCRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Dharmapuram

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcoholic and Narcotic Drug rehabilitation center
AVM Clinic
Dr Jeyashekharam hospital
Dr. Suresh Skin Clinic
Gautham Nursing hojme
James Orthopaedic Clinic
Latha Nursing Home, Kanniyakumari
Ravi Scans
S J Nursing Home

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dharmapuram

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jumma masjid
Vinayagar Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 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 Dharmapuram?

Dharmapuram has a population of 17,476 residents and is located in India. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 315.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dharmapuram?

Dharmapuram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches.

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