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Weather & Climate in Puttankulam, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puttankulam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 185 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 314.7 sq mi (814.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8138°N, 76.7179°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Ockhi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 288 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 202 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 17.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 12.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in |
Puttankulam has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in July to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 88.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (17.6") and January the driest (0.8").