Kānam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Kānam is a small town in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 3,134. Elevation: 46 ft (14 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

3,134 Population 271/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
25.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population3,134
Density271/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain25.3 in/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population3,134
Population Density271 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates8.5425°, 78.0574°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation25.3 inches (642 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kānam

Kānam is a small town in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 3,134. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 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 25.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kānam 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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average84.1°F
56% above India avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²)
Population Density271/sq mi
Coordinates8.5425°N, 78.0574°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

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 1 246 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 76 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
March 85°F (29°C) 0.7 in
April 87°F (31°C) 1.9 in
May 88°F (31°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 87°F (30°C) 0.3 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.3 in
August 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 86°F (30°C) 0.6 in
October 84°F (29°C) 5.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in

Kānam has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 80°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.0") and August the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Kānam

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Paramankurichi - MP3 128 kbps
Nellai FM - MP3
AIR Tuticorin news, tamil music AAC+ 78 kbps

Libraries in Kānam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kānam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
BMC Complex
Daily Market
Monday Market
Sandhai
Thisaiyanvillai market
Wednesday Weekly Market

Stadiums & Teams in Kānam

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kānam

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kovilpatti Airport-Small Airport
Tuticorin AirportTCRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kānam

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ECHS Polyclinic
Jayam Nursing Home
Kidney Care Center
KMC Clinic
Kulaiyankarisal Hospital
Rasi Clinic
Sakthi Vinayaga Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kānam

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mavadi swamy Temple
Sri PathakaraiSwamy Temple
St.Pauls Church
Ulagu periya Amman 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 Kānam?

Kānam has a population of 3,134 residents and is located in India. The population density is 271 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kānam?

Kānam 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 25.3 inches.

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