November weather forecastKottaiyur, India

Weather in November

The last month of the post-monsoon autumn, November, is also a hot month in Kottaiyur, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.5°C (86.9°F) and min 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

The advent of November presents an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. The average temperature in Kottaiyur during November nights dips to a moderately hot 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for November is appraised at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Kottaiyur, during November, the rain falls for 21.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 139mm (5.47") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kottaiyur, India, there are 175.5 rainfall days, and 646mm (25.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in November is 11h and 40min.
On the first day of November in Kottaiyur, India, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 5:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:51 pm IST.

Sunshine

November has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in November translates into the following instructions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.