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Weather & Climate in Kāraikāl, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kāraikāl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 83.1°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 31.6 sq mi (81.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,745/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.9167°N, 79.8333°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 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Nivar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 129 km |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 81 mph | 49 km |
| 2016 | Vardah | Category 2 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 2011 | Thane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 87 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 117 mph | 76 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 298 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 18 km |
| 1990 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 146 mph | 230 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 132 mph | 118 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 132 mph | 32 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in |
Kāraikāl has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 77°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (0.6").