Madurai, India

Full City Profile

1,561,129 Population 27,326/sq mi density
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
Madurai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.8°F
55% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area57.1 sq mi (148.0 km²)
Population Density27,326/sq mi
Coordinates9.9190°N, 78.1195°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gaja (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 125 km
2011 Thane Category 1 278 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 270 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 209 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 225 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 85°F (30°C) 0.9 in
April 88°F (31°C) 2.6 in
May 89°F (32°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 1.4 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.7 in
August 86°F (30°C) 3.7 in
September 85°F (29°C) 4.5 in
October 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Madurai has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 78°F in December to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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