Geography and Climate
Erode Local planning Area extends up to 54sq.km. within the city, and will be extended to 109 km2.
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Erode in general is characterised by scanty rainfall and a dry climate. The highest rainfall is recorded in Gobichettipalayam. The Palghat gap in the Western Ghats, which has a moderating effect on the climate of Coimbatore District, does not render much help in bringing down the temperature in this area. The cool wind that blows from the west coast through the Palghat gap loses its coolness and becomes hot and dry by the time it reaches the Erode region.
Erode has moderately dry weather throughout the year, except during the monsoon season. Generally the first two months of the year are pleasant, but in March, the mercury begins to rise, and this continues until the end of May. The highest temperature is normally recorded during May. The scanty showers during this period do not provide any relief from the oppressive heat. There is a slight improvement in the climate during June–August period. During this south-west monsoon period, the mercury reverses its trend and by September, the sky becomes overcast but the rains are meagre. The north-east monsoon sets in vigorously only during October–November and by December, the rains disappear rendering the climate clear but pleasant.
| Climate data for Erode | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 30 (86) |
32 (90) |
35 (95) |
35 (95) |
34 (93) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
32 (88.8) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 18 (64) |
19 (66) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
19 (66) |
21.2 (70.1) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) | 14 (0.55) |
12 (0.47) |
19 (0.75) |
53 (2.09) |
76 (2.99) |
38 (1.5) |
57 (2.24) |
42 (1.65) |
56 (2.2) |
153 (6.02) |
123 (4.84) |
50 (1.97) |
693 (27.28) |
| Source: Erode district collectorate | |||||||||||||
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