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Weather & Climate in Cheyyar, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cheyyar 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 83.1°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 250.2 sq mi (648.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.6605°N, 79.5431°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Sep 25, 2001 | 39 km SE of Marakkanam, India | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Michaung | Category 1 | 63 mph | 210 km |
| 2020 | Nivar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 150 km |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 81 mph | 241 km |
| 2016 | Vardah | Category 2 | 81 mph | 62 km |
| 2011 | Thane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 114 km |
| 2010 | Laila | Category 1 | 63 mph | 236 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 117 mph | 124 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 143 km |
| 1990 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 146 mph | 229 km |
| 1989 | Gay | Category 5 | 132 mph | 250 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 132 mph | 115 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 132 mph | 132 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in |
Cheyyar has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 76°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and March the driest (0.2").