Kalugumalai, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Kalugumalai is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 15,423. Elevation: 384 ft (117 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

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

15,423 Population 3,489/sq mi density
384 ft Elevation 117 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
31.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Kalugumalai

Kalugumalai is a panchayat town in Kovilpatti Taluk of Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Kalugumalai is 21 km and 22 km from Kovilpatti and Sankarankovil respectively. The place houses the rockcut Kalugasalamoorthy Temple, monolithic Vettuvan Koil and Kalugumalai Jain Beds.

People

Population15,423
Density3,489/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain31.8 in/yr
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Population15,423
Population Density3,489 / sq mi
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Coordinates9.1494°, 77.7057°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation31.8 inches (807 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kalugumalai

Kalugumalai is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 15,423. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet (117 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Kalugumalai

Kalugumalai has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.9°C), the coldest is Jan (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1290 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 16.2° / 32.5° 88.0
Feb 26°C / 79°F 16.9° / 36.6° 9.9
Mar 29°C / 84°F 19.3° / 39.6° 21.4
Apr 29.9°C / 86°F 22.7° / 40.3° 67.2
May 28°C / 82°F 22.9° / 38.1° 140.4
Jun 26.5°C / 80°F 21.9° / 33.6° 73.3
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 21.8° / 33.5° 80.0
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 21.3° / 34.6° 104.1
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 21.3° / 33.6° 113.9
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 20.9° / 32.6° 203.4
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 19.7° / 30.5° 258.6
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 17.6° / 30.2° 129.6
Kalugumalai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average84.3°F
56% above India avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density3,489/sq mi
Coordinates9.1494°N, 77.7057°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.94"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gaja (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 214 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 154 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.2 in
February 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
March 86°F (30°C) 1.6 in
April 87°F (31°C) 2.6 in
May 88°F (31°C) 1.8 in Warmest
June 87°F (31°C) 0.9 in Driest
July 86°F (30°C) 1.1 in
August 86°F (30°C) 1.0 in
September 86°F (30°C) 1.6 in
October 84°F (29°C) 7.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Coldest

Kalugumalai has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 79°F in December to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.8") and June the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Kalugumalai

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nellai FM - MP3
AIR Tuticorin news, tamil music AAC+ 78 kbps
Recite Truth - MP3
arumbu-fm - MP3

Clinics in Kalugumalai

7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aravind Vision Centre
Aruna clinic
Dhiyan Clinic
Dhyan Health Care
Lakshmi Clinic
Sasi Clinic
Sri Hari Clinic

Dentists in Kalugumalai

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sriram Dental Clinic

Airports Near Kalugumalai

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Madurai AirportIXMMedium Airport
Kovilpatti Airport-Small Airport
Tuticorin AirportTCRSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kalugumalai

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Vettuvaan Koil

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 Kalugumalai?

Kalugumalai has a population of 15,423 residents and is located in India. The population density is 3,489 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kalugumalai?

Kalugumalai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches.

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