Pottanūr, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Pottanūr is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 18,455. Elevation: 446 ft (136 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

18,455 Population 125/sq mi density
446 ft Elevation 136 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population18,455
Density125/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Population18,455
Population Density125 / sq mi
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Coordinates11.1098°, 77.9888°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (661 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pottanūr

Pottanūr is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 18,455. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Pottanūr

Pottanūr has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.5°C), the coldest is Dec (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 921 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.4°C / 76°F 15.7° / 33.7° 28.7
Feb 26.5°C / 80°F 16.9° / 37.6° 4.8
Mar 29.6°C / 85°F 18.9° / 40.6° 12.3
Apr 31.5°C / 89°F 22.9° / 41.6° 40.5
May 30.6°C / 87°F 23.8° / 40.6° 88.8
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 22.8° / 37.8° 61.9
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 22.7° / 36.8° 73.7
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 22° / 36.8° 106.5
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 21.6° / 35.7° 106.3
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 20.9° / 34.7° 176.1
Nov 25°C / 77°F 18.9° / 31.3° 144.8
Dec 24.1°C / 75°F 16.6° / 31.2° 76.2
Pottanūr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.0°F
54% above India avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area147.3 sq mi (381.6 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates11.1098°N, 77.9888°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Nivar (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 295 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 139 km
2011 Thane Category 1 218 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 215 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 147 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 298 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 149 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in
April 88°F (31°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 88°F (31°C) 2.8 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.6 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
September 83°F (29°C) 3.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
December 78°F (25°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Pottanūr has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 78°F in December to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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Libraries in Pottanūr

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Noyyal library0.0
Public library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pottanūr

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Thursday Market
Weekly market

Airports Near Pottanūr

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tiruchirappalli International AirportTRZLarge Airport
Salem AirportSXVMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pottanūr

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Old Mariamman 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 Pottanūr?

Pottanūr has a population of 18,455 residents and is located in India. The population density is 125 people per square mile, spread across 147.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pottanūr?

Pottanūr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches.

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