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Weather & Climate in Walajapet, India
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Walajapet has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 82.8°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,916/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.9251°N, 79.3663°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 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 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 | 193 km |
| 2020 | Nivar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 183 km |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 81 mph | 271 km |
| 2016 | Vardah | Category 2 | 81 mph | 61 km |
| 2011 | Thane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 148 km |
| 2010 | Laila | Category 1 | 63 mph | 243 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 117 mph | 158 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 170 km |
| 1990 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 146 mph | 227 km |
| 1989 | Gay | Category 5 | 132 mph | 223 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 132 mph | 117 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 132 mph | 159 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in |
Walajapet has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 75°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.3").