Kallakurichi, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Kallakurichi is a major city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 1,682,687. Elevation: 407 ft (124 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

1,682,687 Population 3,555/sq mi density
407 ft Elevation 124 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
38.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population1,682,687
Density3,555/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Population1,682,687
Population Density3,555 / sq mi
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates11.7338°, 78.9593°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation38.2 inches (970 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kallakurichi

Kallakurichi is a major city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 1,682,687. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Kallakurichi

Kallakurichi has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.7°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1073 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 14.9° / 32.1° 28.2
Feb 25.1°C / 77°F 16.1° / 36.4° 6.2
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 18.3° / 40.2° 8.8
Apr 30.7°C / 87°F 22.1° / 41.3° 25.6
May 30.5°C / 87°F 23.4° / 41° 94.4
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 22.7° / 37.8° 68.4
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 22.3° / 36.5° 98.6
Aug 27.5°C / 82°F 21.8° / 36.3° 138.4
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 21.3° / 34.8° 130.8
Oct 25.8°C / 78°F 20.6° / 33.3° 169.3
Nov 24.3°C / 76°F 18.6° / 30.5° 199.2
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 16.4° / 29.8° 105.3
Kallakurichi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.2°F
54% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area473.4 sq mi (1,226.0 km²)
Population Density3,555/sq mi
Coordinates11.7338°N, 78.9593°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

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 M5.2 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Nivar (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 179 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 138 km
2016 Vardah Category 1 183 km
2011 Thane Category 2 103 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 104 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 53 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 180 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 45 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in
February 80°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 0.5 in
April 88°F (31°C) 1.3 in
May 90°F (32°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 1.7 in
July 86°F (30°C) 3.0 in
August 85°F (30°C) 4.7 in
September 85°F (29°C) 5.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
December 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in Coldest

Kallakurichi has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 76°F in December to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Kallakurichi

Institution Type Founded Website
A. K. T. Memorial College Of Engineering And Technology College - Visit →
Bharathiyar Educational Institure College - ,
Sri Venkateswara College of Education College - ,

Schools in Kallakurichi

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
AKT SCHOOL - - - -
Bharathi High School - - - -
Govenment Boyes School Ground - - - -
Kallakurichi Boys School Area - - - -
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Theatres in Kallakurichi

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mahalaksmi Theater

Train Stations in Kallakurichi

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pukkiravari

Gas Stations in Kallakurichi

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1411379220
IN #1411379234
IN #1411379240

Airports Near Kallakurichi

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Neyveli AirportNVYSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kallakurichi

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dr. SG Ashok Kumar Homeopathy Clinic
Vijay Poly Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kallakurichi

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Govindaraja Perumal Temple
S M Highway Masjid-e-rehmania mosque
St. Joseph's

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Kallakurichi

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 23
Police Stations 1

🇮🇳 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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What is the population of Kallakurichi?

Kallakurichi has a population of 1,682,687 residents and is located in India. The population density is 3,555 people per square mile, spread across 473.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kallakurichi?

Kallakurichi 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 86°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches.

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