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Walajapet, India

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
47,498 Population 9,916/sq mi density
568 ft Elevation 173 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
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent
Walajapet has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average82.8°F
53% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density9,916/sq mi
Coordinates12.9251°N, 79.3663°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.80"
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 M5.2 142 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 1 193 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 183 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 271 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 61 km
2011 Thane Category 2 148 km
2010 Laila Category 1 243 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 158 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 170 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 227 km
1989 Gay Category 5 223 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 117 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.9 in
May 90°F (32°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 2.8 in
July 86°F (30°C) 4.4 in
August 85°F (30°C) 5.8 in
September 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in

Walajapet has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 75°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.3").

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