Palej, India

Gujarat · India

Palej is a small city in Gujarat, India with a population of 12,334. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

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

12,334 Population 50/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Palej

Palej is a census town in the Bharuch district, Gujarat, India. Cotton is a major product of the industrial area surrounding the town. Palej supports the daily needs of many small nearby villages.

People

Population12,334
Density50/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population12,334
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates21.9155°, 73.0789°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceGujarat
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (885 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palej

Palej is a small city in India (Gujarat) with a population of 12,334. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Palej

Palej has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (34.3°C), the coldest is Jan (20.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1276 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.7°C / 69°F 8.8° / 33.8° 0.2
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 11° / 38.3° 0.0
Mar 28.5°C / 83°F 14.8° / 42.1° 3.7
Apr 32.9°C / 91°F 21.6° / 44.6° 1.9
May 34.3°C / 94°F 24.8° / 45.5° 21.1
Jun 31.5°C / 89°F 25.8° / 42° 190.3
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 24.8° / 34.4° 374.9
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 23.9° / 33.1° 332.7
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 23.2° / 32.4° 292.4
Oct 26.2°C / 79°F 17.6° / 33.1° 39.0
Nov 23.3°C / 74°F 13.5° / 33° 9.8
Dec 21.4°C / 70°F 9.4° / 32.3° 10.0
Palej has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above India avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area247.8 sq mi (641.8 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates21.9155°N, 73.0789°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Nov 17, 1996.

Nov 17, 1996 8 km E of Kosamba, India M4.2 50 km
Dec 31, 1993 12 km SW of Surat, India M3.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Tauktae (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 4 154 km
1996 Unnamed Category 1 299 km
1982 Unnamed Category 2 111 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 92°F (33°C) 0.2 in Warmest
June 89°F (31°C) 4.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 12.8 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
September 83°F (28°C) 6.4 in
October 83°F (28°C) 0.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in

Palej has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 70°F in January to 92°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.8") and April the driest (0.0").

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Clinics in Palej

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Government Sub Centre & Maternity Centre
Harsha Clinic

Train Stations in Palej

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lakodra
Moti Koral
Palej
Varediya

Gas Stations in Palej

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CNG -kabir petrolum

Airports Near Palej

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vadodara International AirportBDQLarge Airport

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
Driving side left

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What is the population of Palej?

Palej has a population of 12,334 residents and is located in India. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 247.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palej?

Palej has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.

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