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Weather & Climate in Rameswaram, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rameswaram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 83.6°F |
| 55% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 21.2 sq mi (55.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.2885°N, 79.3127°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Nivar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 81 mph | 137 km |
| 2011 | Thane | Category 1 | 86 mph | 276 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 117 mph | 265 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 205 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 194 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 190 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 281 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 132 mph | 221 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 87°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in |
Rameswaram has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 79°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.6") and June the driest (0.4").