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Weather & Climate in Mettuppālaiyam, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mettuppālaiyam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,811/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.1681°N, 78.4494°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Nivar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 81 mph | 103 km |
| 2016 | Vardah | Category 1 | 81 mph | 267 km |
| 2011 | Thane | Category 1 | 86 mph | 169 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 117 mph | 165 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 96 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 132 mph | 248 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 132 mph | 100 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
Mettuppālaiyam has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in December to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (0.4").