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Mahabalipuram, India

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,172 Population 88/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 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
Mahabalipuram 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. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.4°F
54% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area172.5 sq mi (446.6 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates12.6209°N, 80.1933°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.4"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.27"
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 74 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 1 198 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 101 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 221 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 62 km
2011 Thane Category 2 92 km
2010 Laila Category 1 179 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 115 km
1996 Unnamed Category 1 272 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 167 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 174 km
1989 Gay Category 5 243 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 45 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°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) 0.4 in
May 90°F (32°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 2.1 in
July 87°F (30°C) 4.0 in
August 86°F (30°C) 6.1 in
September 85°F (29°C) 5.0 in
October 83°F (28°C) 9.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 13.3 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in

Mahabalipuram has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 77°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.3") and March the driest (0.2").

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