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Weather & Climate in Kottaikuppam, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kottaikuppam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 82.9°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 225.1 sq mi (583.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.9613°N, 79.8392°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 | 41 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Michaung | Category 1 | 63 mph | 276 km |
| 2020 | Nivar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 85 km |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 81 mph | 160 km |
| 2016 | Vardah | Category 2 | 81 mph | 127 km |
| 2011 | Thane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 30 km |
| 2010 | Laila | Category 1 | 63 mph | 256 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 117 mph | 41 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 86 km |
| 1990 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 146 mph | 214 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 132 mph | 83 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 132 mph | 78 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 89°F (31°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in |
Kottaikuppam has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 77°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.8") and March the driest (0.3").