Killai, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Killai is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 13,608. Elevation: 26 ft (8 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

13,608 Population 88/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
49.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Killai

Killai is a second-grade panchayat town in the Chidambaram taluk of the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India.

People

Population13,608
Density88/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population13,608
Population Density88 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates11.4493°, 79.7668°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation49.7 inches (1,263 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Killai

Killai is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 13,608. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Killai

Killai has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (30.6°C), the coldest is Jan (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1274 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 23° / 28.2° 46.0
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 23.6° / 29.6° 10.4
Mar 28°C / 82°F 24.9° / 32.7° 13.5
Apr 29.8°C / 86°F 26.7° / 34° 26.8
May 30.6°C / 87°F 27.4° / 35.3° 87.2
Jun 30.1°C / 86°F 27° / 34.5° 75.3
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 26.5° / 33.7° 112.4
Aug 29.2°C / 84°F 26.2° / 33.4° 119.6
Sep 28.8°C / 84°F 26° / 32.8° 133.8
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 25.8° / 31.8° 178.2
Nov 27.3°C / 81°F 24.7° / 29.6° 315.7
Dec 26.3°C / 79°F 23.4° / 28.8° 155.5
Killai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.2°F
54% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area155.2 sq mi (402.1 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates11.4493°N, 79.7668°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

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 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nivar (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 99 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 106 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 184 km
2011 Thane Category 2 31 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 22 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 51 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 225 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 104 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 31 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 87°F (30°C) 0.8 in
May 89°F (32°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 1.4 in
July 87°F (30°C) 2.6 in
August 86°F (30°C) 5.1 in
September 85°F (30°C) 4.4 in
October 83°F (28°C) 9.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in

Killai has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 77°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Killai

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Harrish Jayaraj tamil, tamil cinema music MP3

Libraries in Killai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dr.C.P.Ramaswamy Aiyar Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Killai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Thursday Farmer's Market
Weekly vegitable market

Hotels in Killai

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saradharam Eco

Restaurants in Killai

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boat Club

Stadiums & Teams in Killai

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Airports Near Killai

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pondicherry AirportPNYMedium Airport
Neyveli AirportNVYSmall Airport
Thanjavur Air Force StationTJVSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Killai

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sri Balamurugan 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
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What is the population of Killai?

Killai has a population of 13,608 residents and is located in India. The population density is 88 people per square mile, spread across 155.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Killai?

Killai 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 87°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.7 inches.

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