Periyakottai, India
Tamil Nadu · India
Periyakottai is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 17,356. Elevation: 1,188 ft (362 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Periyakottai
Periyakottai railway station is an HG-2 category Indian railway station in Madurai railway division of Southern Railway zone. It serves Periyakottai and surrounding areas, located in north eastern suburb of Karaikudi Municipal Corporation in Sivaganga district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,356 |
| Population Density | 45 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.5910°, 77.2797° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Tamil Nadu |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.5 inches (723 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Periyakottai
Periyakottai is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 17,356. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet (362 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Climate in Periyakottai
Periyakottai has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.3°C), the coldest is Jan (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1163 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above India avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 385.9 sq mi (999.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.5910°N, 77.2797°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Periyakottai has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in December to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (0.4").
Schools in Periyakottai
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivekananda vidhyalayam | - | - | - | - |
| Rajalakshmi Genguswamy Matriculation School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Periyakottai
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| mazhai-fm | - | MP3 | |
| Hand Of Jesus - CHINESE | christian | MP3 64 kbps |
Libraries in Periyakottai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCET Central Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Periyakottai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Market |
Airports Near Periyakottai
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore International Airport | CJB | Large Airport |
| Coimbatore Air Force Station | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Periyakottai?
Periyakottai has a population of 17,356 residents and is located in India. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 385.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Periyakottai?
Periyakottai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.5 inches.
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