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Weather & Climate in Periyakulam, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Periyakulam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 53,057/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1227°N, 77.5437°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
4 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 | 175 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 239 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 261 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 246 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Periyakulam has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 77°F in December to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (0.6").