Climate
Frequency of Cyclones
In the span of 55 years from 1970 to 2025, the coast of Andhra Pradesh has been hit by 62 Cyclones in total.
Out of which, cyclone in 1977, cyclone HudHud and Cyclone Montha has majorly impacted the coast of Uppada.
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Cyclone 1977:
Death: approximately 10,000 people lost their lives. Over 2 million lost their homes.
Cyclone HudHud
Death: 46 people lost their lives. 70% trees got destroyed and 60% decreased in bird population. 4 km road was completely damaged.
Cyclone Montha:
Over 61 houses were damaged. Pounding waves led to submersion of houses.
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Changing Coastline
As stated above the town of Uppada has turned into a cyclone prone zone especially since the year 1970.
Among the 62 cyclones Uppada has faced
the cyclone in 1977, Huddud in 2014 and Montha in 2025 have majorly impacted the coastline.
Extreme deterioration of the coast has led the government to start rehabilitation schemes to shift many coastal settlements to the interiors of the town.
The town has also experienced loss of infrastructure like losing its coastal road and large chunks of land along with it.
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The coastline of Uppada has been eroding at an average of 1.23 metres per year between 1989 and 2018, with the village losing over 126.7 acres of land in the last four decades, according to a study by researchers at Andhra Pradesh Space Application Centre (APSAC).
Annual Precipitation
The average annual rainfall in Uppada region of Kakinada district in Andhra Pradesh generally ranges between 1,045 mm and 1,170 mm.
Analysis shows a slight increasing trend in annual rainfall of approximately 1.142 mm per year.
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Between 1984 and 2021, rainfall anomalies in the district have fluctuated between -40 mm and +60 mm relative to the long-term average, with notable high-rainfall anomalies occurring in 2006 and 2014.
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Approximately 80% of the rainfall in this area is received during the monsoon season (June to November).
Rainfall peaks during the monsoon months (June to September), typical of coastal Andhra Pradesh’s climate.
The wettest month is August, when rain is frequent and heavier.
Average Mean Temperature
The Uppada region (part of the Kakinada district) in Andhra Pradesh experiences a tropical climate with hot and humid conditions for most of the year.
Winter (November – February):
This is the most pleasant period. Average daytime highs range from 27°C to 30°C, while nighttime lows typically stay between 19°C and 22°C.
Summer (March – June):
Temperatures rise significantly during these months. Average daily highs range from 31°C to 38°C, but extreme peaks can reach above 40°C in May and June.
Monsoon (July – October):
The region experiences moderate to heavy rainfall, which helps stabilize temperatures. Highs typically range between 26°C and 33°C.