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Kottaikādu, India

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
28,172 Population 84/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 29°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
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent
Kottaikādu 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. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.3°F
54% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area335.5 sq mi (868.9 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates12.2556°N, 79.9823°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.77"
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 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Michaung Category 1 241 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 84 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 187 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 94 km
2011 Thane Category 2 61 km
2010 Laila Category 1 222 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 73 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 121 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 201 km
1989 Gay Category 5 285 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 67 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 112 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.9 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) 1.4 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 1.8 in
July 87°F (30°C) 3.6 in
August 86°F (30°C) 5.9 in
September 85°F (29°C) 4.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 11.8 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in

Kottaikādu has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 76°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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