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Weather & Climate in Takkolam, India

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Takkolam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.3°F
54% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area398.0 sq mi (1,030.7 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates13.0164°N, 79.7325°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Sep 25, 2001 39 km SE of Marakkanam, India M5.2 129 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

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 166 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 75 mph 165 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 81 mph 276 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 81 mph 20 km
2011 Thane Category 2 86 mph 148 km
2010 Laila Category 1 63 mph 202 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 117 mph 159 km
1996 Unnamed Category 1 75 mph 278 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 104 mph 186 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 146 mph 190 km
1989 Gay Category 5 132 mph 208 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 132 mph 82 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 132 mph 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.7 in
May 91°F (33°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 2.6 in
July 86°F (30°C) 4.3 in
August 86°F (30°C) 6.1 in
September 85°F (29°C) 5.6 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in

Takkolam has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 76°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and February the driest (0.2").

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