Kollam Monsoon: What It Means for Cashew Processing and Backwater Tourism
Everything live for Kollam, in one place.
Expect heavy rain after 10 PM.
🌬️ Live Air Quality in Kollam
🌦️ Live Weather in Kollam Today: 26°C, Clear
88% humidity · down 0° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–6 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 2 Sep, 7:49 AM IST · next refresh in ~5 min
⛽ Kollam Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹114.92 and ₹103.75
Petrol down ₹0.57 yesterday
🕉 Kollam Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 5:57 AM · Sunset 6:41 PM · Rahu Kalam 3:31 PM-5:07 PM
🏦 Kollam Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 4 Sep
Banks in Kerala are open today.
Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep (in 2 days)🔔 Weather Alerts for Kollam Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Kerala right now.
📍 Compare Kollam with Nearby Cities
vs Pathanamthitta, Thiruvananthapuram and 4 more nearby cities
🌾 Live Kollam Mandi Prices Today
Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai )12 items
- Onion₹5,000/q
- Papaya₹2,750/q
- Bottle gourd₹1,350/q
- Bitter gourd₹5,000/q
- Ashgourd₹1,850/q
- Banana - Green₹2,750/q
- Beetroot₹4,750/q
- Guava₹6,000/q
- Tender Coconut₹3,750/q
- Lemon₹10,000/q
- Garlic₹17,500/q
- Coriander(Leaves)₹4,000/q
📮 Kollam PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
369 post offices across 117 PIN codes in Kollam, Kerala.
Showing 301–330 of 369 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Thadicaud BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
691306 | BO | Delivery |
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Thalachira BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691538 | BO | Delivery |
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Thalavoor BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
691508 | BO | Delivery |
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Thamarakudy BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691560 | BO | Delivery |
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Thangasserry SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691007 | PO | Delivery |
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Thattamala SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691020 | PO | Delivery |
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Thattarkonam BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691005 | BO | Delivery |
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Thazhava SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
690523 | PO | Delivery |
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Thekketheri BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
691522 | BO | Delivery |
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Thekkevila SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691016 | PO | Delivery |
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Thekkumbhagom SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691319 | PO | Delivery |
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Thenmala SO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
691308 | PO | Delivery |
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Thevalakkara SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
690524 | PO | Delivery |
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Thevalappuram BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691507 | BO | Delivery |
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Thevally SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691009 | PO | Delivery |
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Thevannur BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
691533 | BO | Delivery |
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Thingalkarikom BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
691310 | BO | Delivery |
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Thirumullavaram SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691012 | PO | Delivery |
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Thodiyur BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
690523 | BO | Delivery |
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Thodiyur North BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
690523 | BO | Delivery |
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Tholicode SO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
691333 | PO | Delivery |
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Thottumugham BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
690519 | BO | Delivery |
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Thrippilazhikom BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691509 | BO | Delivery |
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Thudayannur BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691536 | BO | Delivery |
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Thuruthikara BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
690540 | BO | Delivery |
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Uliyakovil SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691019 | PO | Delivery |
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Uliyanadu BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691579 | BO | Non Delivery |
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Umayanallur I E SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691589 | PO | Delivery |
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Ummannur BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691520 | BO | Delivery |
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Urukunnu BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
691307 | BO | Delivery |
🔥 Gas Price
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Kollam?
Petrol is ₹114.92/L, diesel ₹103.75/L, for Kollam. Fuel prices are revised daily and can vary slightly by station. The base crude and refinery cost is the same nationwide - state VAT and cess are what make petrol cheaper or pricier just across a state line.
Why does Kollam's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Kollam's price tracks the same international gold market and the day's USD/INR exchange rate as everywhere else in India.
Are banks open in Kollam today?
Yes - banks in Kerala are open today. Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep.
What is Rahu Kalam in Kollam today?
Rahu Kalam in Kollam today runs from 3:31 PM to 5:07 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Kollam's Weather and AQI?
Kollam has long been a center of Kerala's cashew-processing industry and is also a gateway to backwater tourism around Ashtamudi Lake, one of Kerala's largest houseboat destinations alongside a traditional coir-making trade. Cashew processing, coir production and backwater tourism are each shaped by weather in different, genuinely distinct ways.
Cashew Processing and Backwater Tourism Impact
Cashew drying and processing depends on the dry season, with monsoon humidity slowing the process considerably, while houseboat tourism on Ashtamudi Lake pauses during heavy rain and rough water. Track Kollam weather before a backwater houseboat trip.
Seasonal Guide
Dec-Feb: Cool, Dry Season - Kollam's most comfortable months and peak cashew-processing season.
Mar-May: Hot, Humid Pre-Monsoon - Typical coastal Kerala humidity.
Jun-Nov: Monsoon - Check Kollam AQI and backwater conditions together during heavy spells.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Kerala weather and AQI for how Kollam compares with other cities in the state.