Polūr, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Polūr is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 28,123. Elevation: 577 ft (176 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

28,123 Population 118/sq mi density
577 ft Elevation 176 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population28,123
Density118/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Population28,123
Population Density118 / sq mi
Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Coordinates12.5122°, 79.1241°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,015 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Polūr

Polūr is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 28,123. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet (176 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Polūr

Polūr has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (31.4°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1323 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 15.4° / 31.1° 29.7
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 16.4° / 35.6° 6.1
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 19° / 40.2° 9.1
Apr 31°C / 88°F 22.2° / 42.2° 20.2
May 31.4°C / 89°F 23.9° / 42.3° 73.1
Jun 30.1°C / 86°F 23.9° / 39.3° 95.7
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 23° / 37.4° 139.6
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 22.7° / 36.6° 173.0
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 22° / 34.6° 152.8
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 20.6° / 33.1° 165.1
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 19.3° / 30.7° 309.9
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 16.8° / 29.9° 148.9
Polūr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above India avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Area238.6 sq mi (617.8 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates12.5122°N, 79.1241°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

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 M5.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Michaung (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Michaung Category 1 245 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 179 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 224 km
2016 Vardah Category 1 107 km
2011 Thane Category 2 124 km
2010 Laila Category 1 284 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 132 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 125 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 276 km
1989 Gay Category 5 273 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 161 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 114 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in
April 85°F (30°C) 1.1 in
May 88°F (31°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 2.4 in
July 83°F (29°C) 4.6 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 5.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in

Polūr has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 73°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Polūr

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government boys higher secondary school - - - -
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Train Stations in Polūr

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agaram Sibbandi
Polur

Bus Stations in Polūr

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anna bus stand
IN #10201966287

Gas Stations in Polūr

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
IN #1418714545
Indian Oil

Airports Near Polūr

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pondicherry AirportPNYMedium Airport
INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station-Small Airport
Vellore Airport-Small Airport

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 Polūr?

Polūr has a population of 28,123 residents and is located in India. The population density is 118 people per square mile, spread across 238.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Polūr?

Polūr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.

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