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Weather & Climate in Periyakottai, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Periyakottai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 385.9 sq mi (999.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.5910°N, 77.2797°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 238 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 243 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Periyakottai has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in December to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (0.4").