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Weather & Climate in Kotagiri, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kotagiri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,240 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,240 ft (1,902 m) |
| Area | 11.9 sq mi (30.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.4207°N, 76.8604°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 63 mph | 265 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 266 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 266 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in |
Kotagiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in January to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.3").