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Ampara, Sri Lanka
Full City Profile
43,720
Population
138/sq mi density
121 ft
Elevation
37 meters
82°F
Avg Temperature
28°C
Ampara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 315.9 sq mi (818.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.2975°N, 81.6820°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1882 | SRI LANKA | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 14.9 in | Wettest |
Ampara has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.9") and June the driest (1.1").