Kalavai, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Kalavai is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 10,057. Elevation: 433 ft (132 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

10,057 Population 6,531/sq mi density
433 ft Elevation 132 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
41.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Kalavai

Kalavai is a panchayat town in Ranipet district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The main occupation represented in the area is farming.
The town has a pond and a lake after rainy season. Villagers use the lake water and palar river for irrigation.
Corporation Bank, State Bank Of India and Indian Bank are the banks that have branches in the locality. The secondary occupation is garment outlets.
One government higher secondary school is also located in a nearby village.

People

Population10,057
Density6,531/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Population10,057
Population Density6,531 / sq mi
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Coordinates12.7703°, 79.4200°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation41.5 inches (1,055 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kalavai

Kalavai is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 10,057. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Kalavai

Kalavai has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (31.4°C), the coldest is Jan (22.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1285 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.7°C / 73°F 15.2° / 31.2° 24.6
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 15.9° / 36° 4.1
Mar 28.3°C / 83°F 18.3° / 40.6° 10.3
Apr 31.1°C / 88°F 21.8° / 42.6° 19.6
May 31.4°C / 89°F 24° / 42.4° 65.5
Jun 29.8°C / 86°F 23.3° / 39.2° 110.3
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 22.7° / 37° 144.8
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 22.3° / 36.2° 170.8
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 21.4° / 34.3° 156.6
Oct 26°C / 79°F 20° / 32.7° 152.8
Nov 24.5°C / 76°F 18.7° / 30.4° 279.7
Dec 23°C / 73°F 16.3° / 29.5° 146.4
Kalavai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average82.9°F
54% above India avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density6,531/sq mi
Coordinates12.7703°N, 79.4200°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

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 M5.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Michaung (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Michaung Category 1 205 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 168 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 254 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 64 km
2011 Thane Category 2 130 km
2010 Laila Category 1 243 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 140 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 153 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 233 km
1989 Gay Category 5 239 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 125 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 142 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.9 in
May 90°F (32°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 89°F (31°C) 2.8 in
July 86°F (30°C) 4.5 in
August 85°F (30°C) 6.4 in
September 84°F (29°C) 5.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in

Kalavai has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 76°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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Farmers Markets in Kalavai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arcot Market
Arcot Market
Uzhavar Santhai

Airports Near Kalavai

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chennai International AirportMAALarge Airport
INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station-Small Airport
Tambaram Air Force Station-Small Airport
Vellore Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Kalavai

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Arulalan Clinic
Darsha Siddha Clinic
Dr. A. Vanathy Clinic
Dr. Udhaya Kumar Clinic
Fathima Clinic, Melvisharam
Ganesh Clinic
JK Clinic
Kannans Homoeo Clinic
Kavya Skin Clinic
Nithin's Clinic
Rupa Nursing Home, Ranipet
Sai Ayush Speciality Clinic
Sanjeevan Ayurveda Clinic

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
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Kalavai has a population of 10,057 residents and is located in India. The population density is 6,531 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

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Kalavai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches.

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