Kadapa district receives rainfall from both the monsoon periods. The normal rainfall is 696mm against the state average of 925mm. Out of the total rain fall , 77 percent is received during July-November period. Generally Rly.Kodur Taluk receives the highest rainfall and pulivendula the lowest. The monsoon is generally erratic such as late start, long gaps in between causing extensive damage to crops, most of which are grown on rainfall in the district. Kadapa district generally experiences hot climate. At times, it reaches to 45 degrees Centigrade during summer.