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Weather & Climate in Sankarankovil, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sankarankovil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 84.0°F |
| 56% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 661.1 sq mi (1,712.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.1705°N, 77.5411°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 |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 81 mph | 226 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 164 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
Sankarankovil has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 79°F in December to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.7") and August the driest (1.3").