Orīkkai, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Orīkkai is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 12,638. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

12,638 Population 41/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population12,638
Density41/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population12,638
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates12.8016°, 79.7111°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,102 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Orīkkai

Orīkkai is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 12,638. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Orīkkai

Orīkkai has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (31.3°C), the coldest is Jan (24.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1521 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.4°C / 76°F 19.6° / 29.7° 41.3
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 20.1° / 33° 4.6
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 21.9° / 37.3° 10.5
Apr 30.7°C / 87°F 24.4° / 39.1° 14.7
May 31.3°C / 88°F 25.9° / 40.2° 55.2
Jun 30.5°C / 87°F 25.4° / 38.3° 117.2
Jul 29.1°C / 84°F 24.7° / 36.2° 153.0
Aug 28.7°C / 84°F 24.5° / 35.7° 171.3
Sep 28°C / 82°F 23.6° / 33.9° 158.2
Oct 27.5°C / 81°F 23.3° / 32.6° 186.4
Nov 26.3°C / 79°F 22.4° / 30.2° 405.1
Dec 25°C / 77°F 20.6° / 29.3° 203.1
Orīkkai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.2°F
54% above India avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area310.5 sq mi (804.2 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates12.8016°N, 79.7111°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.74"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

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 M5.2 109 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 1 189 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 147 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 253 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 39 km
2011 Thane Category 2 124 km
2010 Laila Category 1 213 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 135 km
1996 Unnamed Category 1 294 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 162 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 205 km
1989 Gay Category 5 231 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 97 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 152 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 88°F (31°C) 0.6 in
May 90°F (32°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 2.7 in
July 86°F (30°C) 4.1 in
August 86°F (30°C) 6.6 in
September 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in
December 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in

Orīkkai has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 76°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Orīkkai

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Aadhuraa Special School - - - -
Bharathidasan Matriculation Higher Secondary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Orīkkai

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Magesh Tamil Radio folk music, melody MP3
Magesh online radio 24/7 magesh, tamil MP3

Museums in Orīkkai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kanchi Kudil
Kanchi Kudil

Libraries in Orīkkai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anna branch library, csm street0.0
Anna branch library, csm street0.0
anna library0.0
anna library0.0
District library office, kanchipuram0.0
District library office, kanchipuram0.0
Perarignar Anna Full time branch library, kanchipuram0.0
Perarignar Anna Full time branch library, kanchipuram0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Orīkkai

TeamLeagueDivision
Parade ground

Airports Near Orīkkai

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chennai International AirportMAALarge Airport
INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station-Small Airport
Tambaram Air Force Station-Small Airport
Vellore Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Orīkkai

25 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Almaa Siddha Care Clinic
Anandhi Skin Specialist
Apple Physiotherapy Clinic
CM ENT Clinic
Devi Perumal Clinic
Dr. Aravind Clinic
Dr. Ehzil Clinic
Dr. Kumarguru Clinic
Dr. Netaji Clinic
Dr. P. Vijayalakshmi Clinic
Dr. T.S Umesh Clinic
J H Physio Clinic
Janani clinic
K.H Hospital , Kanchipuram
Melitha Clinic
Radha sankar clinic
Rani Multi Speciality Clinic
S.M. Physiocare
Shakti Eye Care and Opticals
Shri Rasi Homeo Clinic
Siddha Clinic
Sri Lakshmi Eye Clinic
Sri Vinayak Child Care
Sugam Physiotherapy and Pain Relief Clinic
Suriya Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Orīkkai

32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Amman Tample
Angeeraseeswarar
Athireeswarar and Kucheswarar
Atikarivaratar
Bhageeswarar
Gautameswarar
Gauthameshwarar Temple
Kuberavinayagar Temple
Kulakarai Mariamman Koil
Manikanteeswarar Temple
Navadurgai Amman
Orikkai Mandapam
Pachai Amman
Padavettamman
Patavettamman
Perumal Temple
Pillaiyar Temple
Pillayar Temple
Sarvashakti Vinayagar
Sarvasithi Vinayagar Temple
Selva Vinayagar Temple
Selvavinayagar Temple
Sundara Vinayaka
Temple
Thumbavana Mariamman
Varasidhi Vinayagar Temple
Vasitteswarar
Vinayagar Temple
Vinayagar Temple
Vinayagar Temple
Vyasa Santhaleeswarar
Yagasalai Mandapam, Yagasalamandapa

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
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What is the population of Orīkkai?

Orīkkai has a population of 12,638 residents and is located in India. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 310.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Orīkkai?

Orīkkai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.

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