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Weather & Climate in Periyapattinam, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Periyapattinam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 84.2°F |
| 56% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.2726°N, 78.9023°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
7 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 | 138 km |
| 2011 | Thane | Category 1 | 86 mph | 291 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 117 mph | 281 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 246 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 217 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 166 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 132 mph | 241 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
Periyapattinam has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 79°F in December to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.5") and June the driest (0.6").