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Nagapattinam, India

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
102,905 Population 14,871/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 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
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent
Nagapattinam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average83.3°F
54% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density14,871/sq mi
Coordinates10.7638°N, 79.8431°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.79"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.59"

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 M5.2 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nivar (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 141 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 33 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 260 km
2011 Thane Category 2 104 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 93 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 282 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 23 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 232 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 126 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 49 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.6 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 86°F (30°C) 1.2 in
May 88°F (31°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 1.3 in
July 87°F (31°C) 2.2 in
August 86°F (30°C) 3.4 in
September 85°F (29°C) 3.4 in
October 83°F (28°C) 9.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 15.8 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 10.8 in

Nagapattinam has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 78°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.8") and March the driest (0.6").

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