Vettavalam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Vettavalam is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 15,506. Elevation: 518 ft (158 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

15,506 Population 5,018/sq mi density
518 ft Elevation 158 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
42.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Vettavalam

Vettavalam is a first grade panchayat town in Tiruvanamalai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

People

Population15,506
Density5,018/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Population15,506
Population Density5,018 / sq mi
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Coordinates12.1077°, 79.2452°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation42.1 inches (1,070 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vettavalam

Vettavalam is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 15,506. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet (158 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 42.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Vettavalam

Vettavalam has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (31.6°C), the coldest is Jan (24°C). Average annual precipitation is 1292 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 16.8° / 31.5° 36.0
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 18.1° / 35.3° 9.3
Mar 28.6°C / 84°F 20.2° / 39.6° 9.4
Apr 31.1°C / 88°F 23.3° / 41.2° 19.4
May 31.6°C / 89°F 24.7° / 41.8° 75.0
Jun 30.5°C / 87°F 24.5° / 39.4° 76.3
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 23.7° / 37.5° 121.6
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 23.4° / 37° 154.5
Sep 28°C / 82°F 22.8° / 35.5° 139.3
Oct 27.1°C / 81°F 21.9° / 34.1° 173.0
Nov 25.6°C / 78°F 20.5° / 31.1° 325.1
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 18.1° / 30.2° 153.6
Vettavalam 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 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average82.8°F
53% above India avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density5,018/sq mi
Coordinates12.1077°N, 79.2452°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

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 M5.2 107 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 1 279 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 151 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 180 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 131 km
2011 Thane Category 2 84 km
2010 Laila Category 1 295 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 91 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 79 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 280 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 148 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 68 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 83°F (29°C) 0.4 in
April 87°F (31°C) 0.9 in
May 89°F (32°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 1.9 in
July 86°F (30°C) 3.7 in
August 85°F (29°C) 6.3 in
September 84°F (29°C) 6.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 7.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in Coldest

Vettavalam has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 76°F in December to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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Museums in Vettavalam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rock Paintings, Sethavarai, Sathiyamangalam

Libraries in Vettavalam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Central Library, Villupuram0.0

Farmers Markets in Vettavalam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
fish market
Regulated Market Committee

Theatres in Vettavalam

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lakshmi Qube digital dts

Train Stations in Vettavalam

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tandarai

Bus Stations in Vettavalam

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vettavalam Bus Stand

Banks in Vettavalam

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lakshmi Vilas Bank

Airports Near Vettavalam

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pondicherry AirportPNYMedium Airport
Neyveli AirportNVYSmall 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 Vettavalam?

Vettavalam has a population of 15,506 residents and is located in India. The population density is 5,018 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vettavalam?

Vettavalam 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 42.1 inches.

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