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Weather & Climate in Pālaiyam, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pālaiyam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 669 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 83.3°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 570.2 sq mi (1,476.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7256°N, 78.1354°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
7 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 | 294 km |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 81 mph | 108 km |
| 2011 | Thane | Category 1 | 86 mph | 221 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 216 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 148 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 117 mph | 299 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 154 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Pālaiyam has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 78°F in December to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.4").