Karumbākkam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Karumbākkam is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 11,992. Elevation: 105 ft (32 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

11,992 Population 48/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
49.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population11,992
Density48/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain49.3 in/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population11,992
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates12.7020°, 80.0911°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation49.3 inches (1,251 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Karumbākkam

Karumbākkam is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 11,992. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Karumbākkam

Karumbākkam has an average annual temperature of 29.2°C (85°F). The hottest month is May (33.2°C), the coldest is Jan (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1451 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 20.9° / 30° 21.2
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 21.8° / 31.7° 13.2
Mar 29°C / 84°F 23.9° / 34° 10.4
Apr 31.2°C / 88°F 26.4° / 35.9° 21.4
May 33.2°C / 92°F 27.8° / 38.5° 46.7
Jun 32.6°C / 91°F 27.4° / 37.7° 92.4
Jul 31.1°C / 88°F 26.4° / 35.8° 112.9
Aug 30.4°C / 87°F 25.8° / 34.9° 146.0
Sep 29.8°C / 86°F 25.4° / 34.3° 146.4
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 24.6° / 32.6° 306.0
Nov 26.9°C / 80°F 23.2° / 30.6° 362.6
Dec 25.7°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29.5° 171.7
Karumbākkam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.2°F
54% above India avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area248.1 sq mi (642.4 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates12.7020°N, 80.0911°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.05"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

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 84 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 1 190 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 115 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 232 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 49 km
2011 Thane Category 2 103 km
2010 Laila Category 1 182 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 123 km
1996 Unnamed Category 1 272 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 168 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 179 km
1989 Gay Category 5 234 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 55 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 87°F (31°C) 0.5 in
May 90°F (32°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 2.3 in
July 87°F (30°C) 4.5 in
August 86°F (30°C) 6.6 in
September 85°F (29°C) 5.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in Wettest
December 76°F (25°C) 5.5 in

Karumbākkam has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 76°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Karumbākkam

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Magesh Tamil Radio folk music, melody MP3
Radio City chennai - AAC+ 64 kbps
Magesh online radio 24/7 magesh, tamil MP3
Inbam fm christian MP3 128 kbps
Chennai live talk radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Karumbākkam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hindu House
Hindu House
India Seashell Museum
Lighthouse Heritage Museum
Maritime Museum
Modern Art Gallery
Syrian Christian House

Libraries in Karumbākkam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Agaram Then panchayat Library0.0
Agaram Then panchayat Library0.0
Branch library0.0
CDC 5 Learning Centre0.0
CDC 5 Library0.0
District Library Chengalpattu0.0
Founder's block0.0
Miller Memorial Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Semmozhi Tamil Library0.0
Semmozhi Tamil Library0.0
SRM Library0.0
State Library0.0
VIT Chennai Library0.0
பாரதி அறிவுடைமை பொது நூலகம்0.0

Farmers Markets in Karumbākkam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bhagawan Fish Market
hariom harwares
Vasanth & Co
Vasanth & Co

Stadiums & Teams in Karumbākkam

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Karumbākkam

4 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karumbākkam

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jambukeswaraswāmi Kovil
Pillaiyar Kovil

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 Karumbākkam?

Karumbākkam has a population of 11,992 residents and is located in India. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 248.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karumbākkam?

Karumbākkam 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 87°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.3 inches.

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