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Ekkassa, Sri Lanka

Southern Province · Sri Lanka

Ekkassa is a small town in Southern Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 1,784. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,784 Population 6/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Colombo Timezone

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About Ekkassa

Ekkassa is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Southern Province.

People

Population1,784
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population1,784
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates6.1167°, 81.0000°
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Country🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
State / ProvinceSouthern Province
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,021 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ekkassa

Ekkassa is a small town in Sri Lanka (Southern Province) with a population of 1,784. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.

Climate in Ekkassa

Ekkassa has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.6°C), the coldest is Dec (27°C). Average annual precipitation is 1064 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.1°C / 81°F 23.4° / 30.8° 66.6
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.4° 47.4
Mar 28.1°C / 83°F 24.3° / 31.9° 47.7
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 25.4° / 31.8° 101.5
May 28.6°C / 83°F 26° / 31.2° 75.9
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 25.6° / 31.2° 42.2
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 25.2° / 31.7° 31.3
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 25° / 30.8° 61.7
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 24.9° / 30.4° 106.8
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 24.6° / 30.8° 127.9
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 24.1° / 30.7° 218.9
Dec 27°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.4° 135.9
Ekkassa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Sri Lanka avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area316.7 sq mi (820.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates6.1167°N, 81.0000°W
TimezoneAsia/Colombo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above Sri Lanka avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2000 Unnamed Category 1 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 2.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in

Ekkassa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.3") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Ekkassa

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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Radio Stations near Ekkassa

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Ekkassa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bolana Public Libary0.0
Hungama Library0.0
Publi Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ekkassa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Economic Trade Center
Fish Market
Hungama Market
Public Fair
Public Market
Weeraketiya Market

Hotels in Ekkassa

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aqua Beach
Binario Rooms
Bungalow By The Beach
Céu Ceylon
Kalametiya
Lankavatara Ocean Retreat & Spa
Taragala Place
Turtle Bay

Restaurants in Ekkassa

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nonagama Village
Turtle Bay
U-Point Restaurant
Village

Zoos in Ekkassa

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elephant Transit Home

Gas Stations in Ekkassa

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Diesel Tank
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LK #3699457144

Banks in Ekkassa

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rural Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Ekkassa

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Airports Near Ekkassa

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mattala Rajapaksa International AirportHRILarge Airport
Koggala AirportKCTMedium Airport
Weerawila AirportWRZSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ekkassa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hungana postoffice

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Colombo

🇱🇰 About Sri Lanka

Capital Colombo
Population 21,670,000
Area 65,610 km²
GDP (USD) $83,716,142,582
GDP per capita $3,799
HDI 0.780
Life expectancy 77.5 years
Internet users 51.2%
Urban population 20.2%
Currency LKR (Rupee)
Languages Sinhala, Tamil
Calling code +94
TLD .lk
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ekkassa

What is the population of Ekkassa?

Ekkassa has a population of 1,784 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 316.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ekkassa?

Ekkassa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.

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