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Weather & Climate in Minicoy, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Minicoy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 843/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2890°N, 73.0617°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 5, 2020 | 76 km NE of Dhidhdhoo, Maldives | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Ockhi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 68 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in |
Minicoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.4") and March the driest (0.8").