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Weather & Climate in Panapākkam, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Panapākkam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 82.9°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,596/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.9210°N, 79.5663°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 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Michaung | Category 1 | 63 mph | 183 km |
| 2020 | Nivar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 168 km |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
| 2016 | Vardah | Category 2 | 81 mph | 41 km |
| 2011 | Thane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 141 km |
| 2010 | Laila | Category 1 | 63 mph | 223 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 117 mph | 151 km |
| 1996 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 172 km |
| 1990 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 146 mph | 210 km |
| 1989 | Gay | Category 5 | 132 mph | 221 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 132 mph | 102 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 132 mph | 161 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in |
Panapākkam has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 76°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (0.3").