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Weather & Climate in Tirunelveli, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tirunelveli 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 281 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 30.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 84.2°F |
| 56% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 73.3 sq mi (189.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 19,583/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.7274°N, 77.6838°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 | 251 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 114 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 85°F (30°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
Tirunelveli has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 79°F in December to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.2") and August the driest (0.6").