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Weather & Climate in Tenambākkam, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tenambākkam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 83.2°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 310.5 sq mi (804.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.8102°N, 79.7341°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 108 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 | 187 km |
| 2020 | Nivar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 147 km |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 81 mph | 253 km |
| 2016 | Vardah | Category 2 | 81 mph | 37 km |
| 2011 | Thane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 125 km |
| 2010 | Laila | Category 1 | 63 mph | 210 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 117 mph | 136 km |
| 1996 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 164 km |
| 1990 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 146 mph | 202 km |
| 1989 | Gay | Category 5 | 132 mph | 230 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 132 mph | 95 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 132 mph | 153 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in |
Tenambākkam has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 76°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (0.2").