July weather forecast
Kovalam, India

July, the same as June, is a moderately hot rainy (monsoon) season month in Kovalam, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.1°C (84.4°F) and 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature in July, at a still warm 29.1°C (84.4°F), reveals a modest deviation from June's 29.6°C (85.3°F). July nights in Kovalam register a minor temperature decline, steadying at a still warm 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during July is appraised at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In Kovalam, India, the average relative humidity in July is 79%.

Rainfall

In Kovalam, during July, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 90mm (3.54") of precipitation. In Kovalam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 197.9 days and collects up to 1051mm (41.38") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

July and August, with an average sea temperature of 27°C (80.6°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Kovalam.
Note: For any water activity, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed excellent and extremely satisfying for enduring periods.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day in Kovalam is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 6:43 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Kovalam, the average sunshine in July is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In July, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Alert! The Sun's UV rays are heightened by the reflection of sand and water.