Virudhachalam, India
Tamil Nadu · India
Virudhachalam is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 73,585. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 73,585 |
| Population Density | 273 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.5150°, 79.3282° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Tamil Nadu |
| Average Temperature | 84°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.4 inches (1,101 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Virudhachalam
Virudhachalam is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 73,585. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Climate in Virudhachalam
Virudhachalam has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (31.7°C), the coldest is Jan (24.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1246 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.7°F |
| 55% above India avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 270.0 sq mi (699.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.5150°N, 79.3282°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
Virudhachalam has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 77°F in December to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (0.3").
Schools in Virudhachalam
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSR Hi-Tech Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jayapriya Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Auxilium Matriculation School | - | - | - | - |
| Antony Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Government Boys Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Infant Matriculation Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Virudhachalam
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neyveli Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Virudhachalam
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Market | |||||
| Thursday Marketplace | |||||
| Tuesday Marketplace | |||||
| Weekly vegitable market |
Gas Stations in Virudhachalam
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Virudhachalam
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Virudhachalam
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Virudhachalam
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry Airport | PNY | Medium Airport |
| Neyveli Airport | NVY | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Virudhachalam?
Virudhachalam has a population of 73,585 residents and is located in India. The population density is 273 people per square mile, spread across 270.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Virudhachalam?
Virudhachalam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.
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