Weather Data
Our Meteorology Observatory is a ‘B’ class observatory located in the North Farm at a latitude of 11º 49′, longitude of 77º 56′, and an elevation of 200 metres above mean sea level (MSL). The observatory provides real-time weather information to support crop management and crop protection decisions. The meteorological parameters recorded include rainfall, maximum temperature, minimum temperature, relative humidity, soil temperature, wind speed, wind direction, and evapotranspiration.
Annual Meteorological Data (2016–2025)
| S. No. | Year | Maximum Temperature (℃) |
Minimum Temperature (℃) |
Average Evaporation (mm) |
Average Wind Speed (kmph) |
Average Bright Sunshine Hours (Hrs) |
Total Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2016 | 34.6 | 28.5 | 6.8 | 4.2 | 6.90 | 236.9 |
| 02 | 2017 | 33.0 | 26.0 | 6.9 | 4.3 | 6.62 | 823.7 |
| 03 | 2018 | 35.3 | 28.0 | 7.0 | 3.3 | 6.83 | 891.4 |
| 04 | 2019 | 36.4 | 29.6 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 6.17 | 785.6 |
| 05 | 2020 | 36.1 | 27.9 | 6.0 | 2.3 | 6.66 | 811.9 |
| 06 | 2021 | 37.3 | 27.7 | 5.2 | 2.5 | 3.56 | 978.0 |
| 07 | 2022 | 35.2 | 21.3 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 6.50 | 1346.2 |
| 08 | 2023 | 36.7 | 19.9 | 5.9 | 2.1 | 6.70 | 813.6 |
| 09 | 2024 | 37.3 | 20.6 | 6.10 | 3.70 | 6.40 | 775.60 |
| 10 | 2025 | 35.8 | 20.5 | 4.80 | 2.90 | 6.50 | 595.60 |
Note: The table presents the annual meteorological data recorded at the KIA Meteorology Observatory from 2016 to 2025.