Sālamedu, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Sālamedu is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 20,854. Elevation: 151 ft (46 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

20,854 Population 76/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
42.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population20,854
Density76/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Population20,854
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates11.9088°, 79.4919°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation42.3 inches (1,074 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sālamedu

Sālamedu is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 20,854. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Sālamedu

Sālamedu has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1549 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 67.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 11.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 16.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 16.7
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 50.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 39.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 78.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 190.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 113.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 285.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 455.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 223.5
Sālamedu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.2°F
54% above India avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area274.9 sq mi (711.9 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates11.9088°N, 79.4919°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

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 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Michaung (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Michaung Category 1 291 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 121 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 158 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 140 km
2011 Thane Category 2 50 km
2010 Laila Category 1 288 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 56 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 60 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 252 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 121 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 50 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in
April 87°F (31°C) 0.8 in
May 90°F (32°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 1.7 in
July 86°F (30°C) 3.4 in
August 86°F (30°C) 6.1 in
September 85°F (29°C) 5.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in

Sālamedu has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 76°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Sālamedu

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government Higher Secontary School - - - -
Bonne Nehru School Grounds (old) - - - -
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Libraries in Sālamedu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Branch Library, Panruti0.0
Branch Library, Thorapadi0.0
District Central Library, Villupuram0.0
Dr. B. R Ambedkar Library0.0
I.F.E.T Library0.0
Library0.0
Public Library, Natham0.0
Tax collection centre and Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sālamedu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fish Market
fish market
Regulated Market Committee
Uzhavar Santhai

Restaurants in Sālamedu

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AryaNivas

Cafes in Sālamedu

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

rajan cafe

Train Stations in Sālamedu

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kandambakkam
Serndanur

Gas Stations in Sālamedu

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HP
Indian Oil

Airports Near Sālamedu

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pondicherry AirportPNYMedium Airport
Neyveli AirportNVYSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sālamedu

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ganesh Temple
Gangaiyamman Temple
kalli amman kovil
perumal kovil street
Pillayar kovil
sri mariyamman kovil
Tirumoolanathar Temple, Perangiyur

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 Sālamedu?

Sālamedu has a population of 20,854 residents and is located in India. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 274.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sālamedu?

Sālamedu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches.

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