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Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Full City Profile
60,943
Population
22/sq mi density
328 ft
Elevation
100 meters
81°F
Avg Temperature
27°C
Anuradhapura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.2°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 2,771.8 sq mi (7,179.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.3122°N, 80.4131°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 | — | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in |
Anuradhapura has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.8") and June the driest (0.5").