Periyakulam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Periyakulam is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 42,976. Elevation: 922 ft (281 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

42,976 Population 53,057/sq mi density
922 ft Elevation 281 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population42,976
Density53,057/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Population42,976
Population Density53,057 / sq mi
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Coordinates10.1227°, 77.5437°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (716 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Periyakulam

Periyakulam is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 42,976. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet (281 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Periyakulam

Periyakulam has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 1333 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21°C / 70°F 14.2° / 29.2° 42.1
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 14.8° / 32.8° 7.2
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 16.7° / 36.7° 21.4
Apr 27.5°C / 81°F 20.1° / 37.5° 75.7
May 26.6°C / 80°F 20.3° / 36.3° 113.2
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 19.2° / 33.1° 96.7
Jul 23.9°C / 75°F 19.3° / 31.4° 127.8
Aug 23.9°C / 75°F 18.6° / 32.1° 154.0
Sep 23.5°C / 74°F 18.1° / 30.6° 139.7
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 18.2° / 30.3° 260.3
Nov 22.2°C / 72°F 17.1° / 27.8° 190.5
Dec 21.3°C / 70°F 15.5° / 27.3° 104.9
Periyakulam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density53,057/sq mi
Coordinates10.1227°N, 77.5437°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gaja (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 175 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 239 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 261 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in
April 85°F (30°C) 2.4 in
May 86°F (30°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Periyakulam has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 77°F in December to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Periyakulam

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
mazhai-fm - MP3

Museums in Periyakulam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kodai Observatory Museum
Shenbaganur Museum of Natural History
Wax World

Libraries in Periyakulam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jane Cummings Library0.0
Kodaikanal Anaikudi Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Periyakulam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anna Salai Market
Kodaikanal Township Daily Vegetable Market
Veggie market

Clinics in Periyakulam

7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amudha Clinic
Arun Siddha Clinic
Kamali Clinic
Mercy Clinic
Shri Balaji Clinic
Varadarajan Homeopathy Clinc
Vasan Eye Care

Dentists in Periyakulam

5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asma Advanced Dental and Implant Care
Dr. Chozhan Dental Clinic
KRSR Dental Care
NSN Saraswathy Dental Clinic
Saraswathi Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Periyakulam

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

New Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Periyakulam

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1168847511
IN #6763479834

Airports Near Periyakulam

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Madurai AirportIXMMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Periyakulam

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Temple
Temple
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 Periyakulam?

Periyakulam has a population of 42,976 residents and is located in India. The population density is 53,057 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Periyakulam?

Periyakulam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.

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