Peralam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Peralam is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 6,149. Elevation: 43 ft (13 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

6,149 Population 42/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
45.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Peralam

Peralam is a panchayat town in Thiruvarur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

People

Population6,149
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population6,149
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates10.9629°, 79.6608°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation45.9 inches (1,167 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Peralam

Peralam is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 6,149. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Peralam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.0°F
54% above India avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area146.0 sq mi (378.2 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates10.9629°N, 79.6608°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 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 M5.2 126 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 1 138 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 52 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 239 km
2011 Thane Category 2 86 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 76 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 38 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 247 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 133 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 37 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 86°F (30°C) 1.3 in
May 89°F (32°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 1.3 in
July 87°F (30°C) 2.6 in
August 86°F (30°C) 4.3 in
September 85°F (29°C) 3.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 8.1 in

Peralam has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 76°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Peralam

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Govt middle school - - - -
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Radio Stations near Peralam

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Harrish Jayaraj tamil, tamil cinema music MP3

Museums in Peralam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dansborg
Silappathikara Art Gallery
Tharangambadi Maritime Museum

Libraries in Peralam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Public Library, Thiruvarur0.0
Government Public Library0.0
Knowledge and Study Centre0.0
sayabu marakayar library0.0
Tharangambadi Government Public Library0.0
Thirubuvanam branch library0.0
Thirubuvanam Branch Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Peralam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Uzhavar Sandhai

Clinics in Peralam

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Bhat's Nursing Home
Dr. G Sethuraman Clinic
Dr. Praveen Kumar Clinic
Karmel Clinic
Meenakshi Clinic
Moon Clinic
Sri Rudra Clinic
Sugam Clinic

Dentists in Peralam

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vibinraj Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Peralam

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peralam Junction

Stadiums & Teams in Peralam

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Peralam

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Neyveli AirportNVYSmall Airport
Thanjavur Air Force StationTJVSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Peralam

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Thiru Paamburunathar Temple - Raghu&Kethu Stalam

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 Peralam?

Peralam has a population of 6,149 residents and is located in India. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 146.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Peralam?

Peralam 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 87°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches.

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