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Vettavalam, India

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,506 Population 5,018/sq mi density
518 ft Elevation 158 meters
83°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
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average82.8°F
53% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US 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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