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Climate of Kollam |
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The climate of Kollam is essentially tropical. It is characterized by hot and humid summers and plenty of seasonal rainfall. The Arabian Sea, located to the west of Kollam influences the weather of Kollam. It moderates the disparities between the extreme summer and winter temperatures.
The maximum summer temperature recorded in Kollam is 34°C and the minimum temperature recorded during the winters is 21°C. Because of the city's close proximity to the Arabian Sea, the disparity between the summer and winter temperatures are moderated. Summer months in Kollam last from March to May. The cool sea breeze from the Arabian Sea has casts a soothing effect over Kollam. The average rainfall in Kollam city varies between 1100 mm to 1500 mm per annum.
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