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
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People
Climate
| Population | 42,976 |
| Population Density | 53,057 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.1227°, 77.5437° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Tamil Nadu |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.2 inches (716 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above India avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 53,057/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1227°N, 77.5437°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Radio Stations near Periyakulam
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| mazhai-fm | - | MP3 |
Museums in Periyakulam
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodai Observatory Museum | ||||
| Shenbaganur Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Wax World |
Libraries in Periyakulam
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Cummings Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kodaikanal Anaikudi Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Periyakulam
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Salai Market | |||||
| Kodaikanal Township Daily Vegetable Market | |||||
| Veggie market |
Clinics in Periyakulam
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Periyakulam
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Periyakulam
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Periyakulam
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Periyakulam
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Madurai Airport | IXM | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Periyakulam
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Temple | |
| Temple | |
| Temple |
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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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