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Kanchipuram, India

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
221,715 Population 48,944/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,300 median income, 4.8% unemployment
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent
Kanchipuram 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. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.1°F
54% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²)
Population Density48,944/sq mi
Coordinates12.8352°N, 79.7001°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

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 M5.2 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Michaung Category 1 186 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 151 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 257 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 37 km
2011 Thane Category 2 128 km
2010 Laila Category 1 213 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 139 km
1996 Unnamed Category 1 293 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 165 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 204 km
1989 Gay Category 5 228 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 98 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 155 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 88°F (31°C) 0.7 in
May 90°F (32°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 2.6 in
July 86°F (30°C) 4.2 in
August 86°F (30°C) 6.3 in
September 85°F (29°C) 5.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in

Kanchipuram has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 76°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (0.2").

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