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Weather & Climate in Pennādam, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pennādam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 83.4°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 243.5 sq mi (630.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.4039°N, 79.2416°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 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Nivar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 154 km |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 81 mph | 102 km |
| 2016 | Vardah | Category 1 | 81 mph | 202 km |
| 2011 | Thane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 79 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 117 mph | 75 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 6 km |
| 1990 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 146 mph | 282 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 132 mph | 158 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 132 mph | 12 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) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in |
Pennādam has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 77°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (0.3").