Parangipettai, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Parangipettai is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 25,541. Elevation: 30 ft (9 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

25,541 Population 5,601/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
49.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population25,541
Density5,601/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population25,541
Population Density5,601 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates11.4912°, 79.7605°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation49.7 inches (1,263 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Parangipettai

Parangipettai is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 25,541. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Parangipettai

Parangipettai has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1549 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 67.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 11.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 16.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 16.7
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 50.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 39.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 78.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 190.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 113.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 285.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 455.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 223.5
Parangipettai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.2°F
54% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density5,601/sq mi
Coordinates11.4912°N, 79.7605°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

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 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 98 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 110 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 180 km
2011 Thane Category 2 28 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 19 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 51 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 225 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 102 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 36 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 87°F (30°C) 0.8 in
May 89°F (32°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 1.4 in
July 87°F (30°C) 2.6 in
August 86°F (30°C) 5.1 in
September 85°F (30°C) 4.4 in
October 83°F (28°C) 9.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in

Parangipettai has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 77°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Parangipettai

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Govt. Higher Secondary School - Girls - - - -
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Libraries in Parangipettai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dr.C.P.Ramaswamy Aiyar Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Parangipettai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Thursday Farmer's Market
Weekly vegitable market

Restaurants in Parangipettai

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Jainulabideen

Clinics in Parangipettai

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anandham Nursing Home
Muna(MGMC & RI) Hospital

Train Stations in Parangipettai

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parangipettai

Banks in Parangipettai

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ICICI Bank
Indian Bank
Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Parangipettai

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Parangipettai

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pondicherry AirportPNYMedium Airport
Neyveli AirportNVYSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Parangipettai

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Appa Palli
Ellai Amman Temple
Ghouse Palli
Gummathu Palli
Marqus
Meerapalli Mosque
Vathiya Palli
Vinayagar Temple

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 Parangipettai?

Parangipettai has a population of 25,541 residents and is located in India. The population density is 5,601 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Parangipettai?

Parangipettai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.7 inches.

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