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Velāppākkam, India

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,174 Population 31/sq mi density
591 ft Elevation 180 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,300 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent
Velāppākkam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average82.2°F
52% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area267.3 sq mi (692.4 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates12.8525°N, 79.2958°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

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 M5.2 141 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 1 203 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 184 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 263 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 71 km
2011 Thane Category 2 144 km
2010 Laila Category 1 253 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 154 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 162 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 238 km
1989 Gay Category 5 232 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 128 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 150 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
February 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.9 in
May 90°F (32°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 2.7 in
July 85°F (30°C) 4.5 in
August 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in
September 83°F (29°C) 6.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in Coldest

Velāppākkam has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 75°F in December to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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