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Minicoy, India

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,447 Population 843/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$2,000 median income, 7.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$15,000 home value, $35/mo rent
Minicoy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area12.4 sq mi (32.1 km²)
Population Density843/sq mi
Coordinates8.2890°N, 73.0617°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.42"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 5, 2020.

Feb 5, 2020 76 km NE of Dhidhdhoo, Maldives M4.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ockhi (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Ockhi Category 2 68 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 10.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in

Minicoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.4") and March the driest (0.8").

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