Weather & Climate in Vadakkankulam, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vadakkankulam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.8°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 242.7 sq mi (628.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2588°N, 77.6084°E |
| 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 | 298 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 86 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
Vadakkankulam has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 80°F in December to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.7").