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Weather & Climate in Kalavai, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kalavai 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 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 82.9°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,531/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.7703°N, 79.4200°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 | 125 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 | 205 km |
| 2020 | Nivar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 168 km |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 81 mph | 254 km |
| 2016 | Vardah | Category 2 | 81 mph | 64 km |
| 2011 | Thane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 130 km |
| 2010 | Laila | Category 1 | 63 mph | 243 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 117 mph | 140 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 153 km |
| 1990 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 146 mph | 233 km |
| 1989 | Gay | Category 5 | 132 mph | 239 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 132 mph | 125 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 132 mph | 142 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 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 | 89°F (31°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in |
Kalavai has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 76°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (0.4").