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Palavakkam, India

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
26,766 Population 25,015/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
84°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
Palavakkam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°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 49.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average83.6°F
55% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density25,015/sq mi
Coordinates12.9535°N, 80.2572°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% 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 M5.2 111 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 1 161 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 134 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 250 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 28 km
2011 Thane Category 2 128 km
2010 Laila Category 1 153 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 151 km
1996 Unnamed Category 1 240 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 202 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 147 km
1989 Gay Category 5 205 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 38 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 192 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 91°F (33°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 90°F (32°C) 2.2 in
July 87°F (31°C) 4.2 in
August 86°F (30°C) 5.8 in
September 85°F (30°C) 5.1 in
October 83°F (28°C) 9.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 13.3 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in

Palavakkam has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 77°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.3") and March the driest (0.2").

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