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Kottaikuppam, India

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
31,726 Population 141/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 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
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent
Kottaikuppam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average82.9°F
54% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area225.1 sq mi (583.0 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates11.9613°N, 79.8392°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.76"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

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 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Michaung (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Michaung Category 1 276 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 85 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 160 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 127 km
2011 Thane Category 2 30 km
2010 Laila Category 1 256 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 41 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 86 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 214 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 83 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 78 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in
May 89°F (31°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 1.5 in
July 86°F (30°C) 3.4 in
August 85°F (30°C) 5.6 in
September 84°F (29°C) 5.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 12.8 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in

Kottaikuppam has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 77°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.8") and March the driest (0.3").

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