Vriddhāchalam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Vriddhāchalam is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 61,498. 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

61,498 Population 6,224/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population61,498
Density6,224/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population61,498
Population Density6,224 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates11.5183°, 79.3241°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,101 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vriddhāchalam

Vriddhāchalam is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 61,498. 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 Vriddhāchalam

Vriddhāchalam 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.3°C / 76°F 17.8° / 31.2° 46.9
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 19.1° / 34.8° 12.9
Mar 28.8°C / 84°F 21° / 39.3° 9.8
Apr 31.2°C / 88°F 24° / 40.5° 19.0
May 31.7°C / 89°F 25.2° / 41.4° 73.3
Jun 30.6°C / 87°F 24.8° / 39.3° 64.2
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 24.2° / 37.6° 100.8
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 23.8° / 37.6° 132.1
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 23.3° / 36.2° 126.5
Oct 27.5°C / 81°F 22.6° / 34.6° 174.6
Nov 26°C / 79°F 21.2° / 31.3° 324.1
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 19.1° / 30.2° 162.3
Vriddhāchalam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.7°F
55% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²)
Population Density6,224/sq mi
Coordinates11.5183°N, 79.3241°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.31"
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 M5.2 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nivar (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 142 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 116 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 187 km
2011 Thane Category 2 66 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 63 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 13 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 271 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 145 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 3 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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

Vriddhāchalam 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").

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Schools in Vriddhāchalam

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Infant Nursery And Primary School - - - -
Danish Mission Middle School - - - -
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Libraries in Vriddhāchalam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Neyveli Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Vriddhāchalam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fish Market
Thursday Marketplace
Tuesday Marketplace
Weekly vegitable market

Clinics in Vriddhāchalam

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A.M.C. Poly Clinic
Chandra Nursing Home
IN #12310097720
M.D.P. Clinic
Senthil Nursing Home
Srinithi Nursing Home

Train Stations in Vriddhāchalam

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vriddhachalam Junction
Vriddhachalam Town

Bus Stations in Vriddhāchalam

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Virdhachalam Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Vriddhāchalam

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Indian Oil

Banks in Vriddhāchalam

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Federal Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Vriddhāchalam

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vriddhāchalam

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pondicherry AirportPNYMedium Airport
Neyveli AirportNVYSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vriddhāchalam

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arulmigu Kolanciyappar Temple
Sri Virudhagiriswarar Temple

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 Vriddhāchalam?

Vriddhāchalam has a population of 61,498 residents and is located in India. The population density is 6,224 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vriddhāchalam?

Vriddhāchalam 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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