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Weather & Climate in Soolakkarai, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Soolakkarai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 84.6°F |
| 57% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 414.7 sq mi (1,074.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.5360°N, 77.9506°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
4 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 | 165 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 254 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 186 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 264 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 83°F (29°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Soolakkarai has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 79°F in December to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (0.9").