Alappuzha weather in December
In December, Alappuzha sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 64 mm of rain across 10.4 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 30 min at the start of December to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Alappuzha's 4th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Alappuzha's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- 10.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min
- 6:37 AM – 6:04 PM
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.09 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.5
- out of 10
Alappuzha is city in Kerala, India.
- Air quality
- Elevated
- PM10 56 µg/m³ · 2019
- Density
- 5,219/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical December day in Alappuzha reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 26 |
| 2 | 28 | 26 |
| 3 | 28 | 26 |
| 4 | 28 | 26 |
| 5 | 28 | 26 |
| 6 | 28 | 26 |
| 7 | 28 | 26 |
| 8 | 28 | 26 |
| 9 | 28 | 26 |
| 10 | 28 | 26 |
| 11 | 28 | 26 |
| 12 | 28 | 26 |
| 13 | 28 | 26 |
| 14 | 28 | 26 |
| 15 | 28 | 26 |
| 16 | 28 | 26 |
| 17 | 28 | 26 |
| 18 | 28 | 26 |
| 19 | 28 | 26 |
| 20 | 28 | 26 |
| 21 | 28 | 26 |
| 22 | 28 | 26 |
| 23 | 28 | 26 |
| 24 | 28 | 26 |
| 25 | 28 | 25 |
| 26 | 28 | 25 |
| 27 | 28 | 25 |
| 28 | 28 | 25 |
| 29 | 28 | 25 |
| 30 | 28 | 25 |
| 31 | 28 | 25 |
How December really feels in Alappuzha
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Alappuzha weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 5th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 25° | 26 | 7.7 | 11.5 | 7.1 |
| Feb | 28° / 26° | 31 | 10 | 11.7 | 6.3 |
| Mar | 29° / 27° | 68 | 16.9 | 11.9 | 5.0 |
| Apr | 29° / 27° | 153 | 25 | 12.2 | 3.5 |
| May | 29° / 27° | 298 | 27.2 | 12.4 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 27° / 26° | 443 | 29.5 | 12.5 | 3.3 |
| Jul | 27° / 25° | 388 | 29.7 | 12.5 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 26° / 25° | 293 | 28.1 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 27° / 25° | 231 | 25.3 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 27° / 25° | 261 | 25.7 | 11.8 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 28° / 26° | 194 | 20.9 | 11.6 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 28° / 26° | 64 | 10.4 | 11.5 | 6.5 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 39%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 |
| Cloudier (%) | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 49 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 52 | 48 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 54 | 46 |
| 6 | 54 | 46 |
| 7 | 55 | 45 |
| 8 | 55 | 45 |
| 9 | 55 | 45 |
| 10 | 56 | 44 |
| 11 | 56 | 44 |
| 12 | 57 | 43 |
| 13 | 57 | 43 |
| 14 | 58 | 42 |
| 15 | 58 | 42 |
| 16 | 59 | 41 |
| 17 | 60 | 40 |
| 18 | 60 | 40 |
| 19 | 61 | 39 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 63 | 37 |
| 22 | 64 | 36 |
| 23 | 65 | 35 |
| 24 | 66 | 34 |
| 25 | 67 | 33 |
| 26 | 68 | 32 |
| 27 | 70 | 30 |
| 28 | 71 | 29 |
| 29 | 72 | 28 |
| 30 | 73 | 27 |
| 31 | 74 | 26 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Alappuzha gets around 64 mm of rain over 10.4 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 34% and peaks near 51% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 51 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 |
| 2 | 49 |
| 3 | 47 |
| 4 | 46 |
| 5 | 44 |
| 6 | 43 |
| 7 | 41 |
| 8 | 40 |
| 9 | 39 |
| 10 | 38 |
| 11 | 36 |
| 12 | 35 |
| 13 | 35 |
| 14 | 34 |
| 15 | 33 |
| 16 | 32 |
| 17 | 31 |
| 18 | 31 |
| 19 | 30 |
| 20 | 29 |
| 21 | 28 |
| 22 | 27 |
| 23 | 27 |
| 24 | 26 |
| 25 | 25 |
| 26 | 25 |
| 27 | 24 |
| 28 | 24 |
| 29 | 23 |
| 30 | 23 |
| 31 | 23 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 84% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Oppressive (%) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Miserable (%) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 88 | 8 |
| 2 | 4 | 88 | 8 |
| 3 | 5 | 88 | 7 |
| 4 | 6 | 87 | 7 |
| 5 | 6 | 87 | 7 |
| 6 | 7 | 87 | 6 |
| 7 | 8 | 86 | 6 |
| 8 | 8 | 86 | 6 |
| 9 | 9 | 85 | 6 |
| 10 | 9 | 86 | 5 |
| 11 | 10 | 85 | 5 |
| 12 | 10 | 85 | 5 |
| 13 | 11 | 84 | 5 |
| 14 | 11 | 84 | 5 |
| 15 | 11 | 85 | 4 |
| 16 | 12 | 84 | 4 |
| 17 | 12 | 84 | 4 |
| 18 | 12 | 84 | 4 |
| 19 | 12 | 84 | 4 |
| 20 | 13 | 84 | 3 |
| 21 | 13 | 84 | 3 |
| 22 | 13 | 84 | 3 |
| 23 | 14 | 83 | 3 |
| 24 | 15 | 82 | 3 |
| 25 | 15 | 83 | 2 |
| 26 | 16 | 82 | 2 |
| 27 | 16 | 82 | 2 |
| 28 | 17 | 81 | 2 |
| 29 | 17 | 81 | 2 |
| 30 | 17 | 81 | 2 |
| 31 | 17 | 81 | 2 |
Wind in December
Winds average 8 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min at the start of December to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:30 AM to 6:44 AM, and sunset from 5:59 PM to 6:11 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.5 | 6:30 | 5:59 |
| 2 | 11.5 | 6:30 | 5:59 |
| 3 | 11.5 | 6:31 | 6:00 |
| 4 | 11.5 | 6:31 | 6:00 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 6:32 | 6:00 |
| 6 | 11.5 | 6:32 | 6:01 |
| 7 | 11.5 | 6:33 | 6:01 |
| 8 | 11.5 | 6:33 | 6:01 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 6:34 | 6:02 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 6:34 | 6:02 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:35 | 6:02 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:35 | 6:03 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:36 | 6:03 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 6:36 | 6:03 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 6:37 | 6:04 |
| 16 | 11.4 | 6:37 | 6:04 |
| 17 | 11.4 | 6:38 | 6:05 |
| 18 | 11.4 | 6:38 | 6:05 |
| 19 | 11.4 | 6:39 | 6:06 |
| 20 | 11.4 | 6:39 | 6:06 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:07 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:07 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 6:41 | 6:08 |
| 24 | 11.4 | 6:41 | 6:08 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 6:42 | 6:08 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 6:42 | 6:09 |
| 27 | 11.4 | 6:43 | 6:09 |
| 28 | 11.4 | 6:43 | 6:10 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:43 | 6:10 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:44 | 6:11 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 6:44 | 6:11 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.09 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.12 kWh/m² to a high of 6.3 kWh/m² in March across the year — December's 5.09 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Alappuzha
In December, Alappuzha sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Alappuzha sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Alappuzha's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Alappuzha?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Alappuzha for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Alappuzha in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Alappuzha sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 10 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Alappuzha in December
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 14 km away) is warmest in April at about 30°C and coldest in August near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Alappuzha in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Alappuzha peaks around August 18 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Alappuzha in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Alappuzha is worst in January — around 108 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 3.4× the cleanest month (July, 32 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 108 | 101 | 86 | 76 | 63 | 39 | 32 | 34 | 42 | 69 | 96 | 105 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 108 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 101 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 86 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 76 | Unhealthy |
| May | 63 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 39 | Poor |
| Jul | 32 | Moderate |
| Aug | 34 | Moderate |
| Sep | 42 | Poor |
| Oct | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 96 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 105 | Unhealthy |
Where is Alappuzha?
Alappuzha sits at 9.5°N, 76.3°E, 8 m above sea level, in India. The nearest listed city is Kochi, 51 km away.
Topography around Alappuzha
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Alappuzha.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Alappuzha has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 14 m around an average of 5 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 23 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,483 m.
The land around Alappuzha is covered by water (33%), artificial surfaces (32%) and trees (30%) within 3 km, water (59%) within 16 km, and trees (54%) and water (39%) within 80 km.
India travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 23% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,702
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 76%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.8
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 15.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 484
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Alappuzha (9.49°, 76.3264°, elevation 8 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).