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Weather & Climate in Ponneri, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ponneri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 83.5°F |
| 55% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,008/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3387°N, 80.1949°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 119 km |
| 2020 | Nivar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 177 km |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 2016 | Vardah | Category 2 | 81 mph | 19 km |
| 2011 | Thane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 172 km |
| 2010 | Laila | Category 1 | 63 mph | 144 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 117 mph | 195 km |
| 1996 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 75 mph | 216 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 237 km |
| 1990 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 146 mph | 129 km |
| 1989 | Gay | Category 5 | 132 mph | 163 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 132 mph | 21 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 132 mph | 226 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 9.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0 in |
Ponneri has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 76°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.7") and March the driest (0.1").