Kollam Monsoon: What It Means for Cashew Processing and Backwater Tourism
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As of 18 October 2026, Kollam is at 26°C and overcast, with a 23% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹114.92/L and diesel ₹103.75/L here today.
Overcast expected through the day.
Live Air Quality in Kollam
Live Weather in Kollam Today: 26°C, Overcast
83% humidity · down 1° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 9:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~2 min
Kollam Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹114.92 and ₹103.75
Petrol down ₹0.57 yesterday
Kollam Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:20 AM · Sunset 5:47 PM · Rahu Kalam 4:22 PM-5:48 PM
Kollam Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Sunday
Banks in Kerala are closed today (Sunday).
Weather Alerts for Kollam Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Kerala right now.
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Live Kollam Mandi Prices Today
Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai )12 items
- Banana₹3,800/q
- Cauliflower₹5,000/q
- Tomato₹3,750/q
- Bitter gourd₹6,500/q
- Bottle gourd₹2,750/q
- Pumpkin₹1,750/q
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,750/q
- Beans₹8,500/q
- Chow Chow₹3,800/q
- Onion Green₹8,500/q
- Onion₹4,750/q
- Coriander(Leaves)₹4,750/q
Kollam PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
369 post offices across 117 PIN codes in Kollam, Kerala.
Showing 211–240 of 369 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Muthupilakkad BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
690520 | BO | Delivery |
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Muttara BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691512 | BO | Delivery |
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Mylakkadu BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691571 | BO | Delivery |
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Mynagappally North BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
690519 | BO | Delivery |
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Mynagappally SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
690519 | PO | Delivery |
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Nallila SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691515 | PO | Delivery |
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Narikal BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
691322 | BO | Delivery |
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Nediyara BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
691306 | BO | Delivery |
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Nedumoncavu BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691509 | BO | Delivery |
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Nedumpaikulam BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691501 | BO | Non Delivery |
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Nedumpana BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691576 | BO | Delivery |
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Nedungolam SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691334 | PO | Delivery |
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Neeleswaram BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691505 | BO | Delivery |
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Neendakara SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691582 | PO | Delivery |
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Nellettil BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691302 | BO | Delivery |
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Nellikunnam SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691527 | PO | Delivery |
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Nellimukku BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691509 | BO | Delivery |
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Nellipally BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
691331 | BO | Delivery |
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Nettayam BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691537 | BO | Delivery |
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Nilamel SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691535 | PO | Delivery |
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Ochira SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
690526 | PO | Delivery |
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Odanavattom SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691512 | PO | Delivery |
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Ottackal BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
691308 | BO | Delivery |
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Oyur SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691510 | PO | Delivery |
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Ozhukkuparackal BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
691533 | BO | Delivery |
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Padappakara BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691503 | BO | Delivery |
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Padinjattakkara BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
690524 | BO | Delivery |
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Pallickalkottarakara SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691566 | PO | Delivery |
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Pallimon BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691576 | BO | Delivery |
|
Pallisserickal BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
690521 | 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?
No - banks in Kerala are closed today (Sunday).
What is Rahu Kalam in Kollam today?
Rahu Kalam in Kollam today runs from 4:22 PM to 5:48 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.