Kandy, Sri Lanka

Full City Profile

111,701 Population 10,136/sq mi density
1,640 ft Elevation 500 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Kandy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 101.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²)
Population Density10,136/sq mi
Coordinates7.2906°N, 80.6336°E
TimezoneAsia/Colombo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.2"
166% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.53"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2000 Unnamed Category 1 140 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 6.5 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
April 78°F (25°C) 6.8 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 9.6 in
June 76°F (25°C) 8.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 7.8 in
August 76°F (24°C) 7.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 7.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 13.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 13.8 in Wettest
December 74°F (23°C) 10.3 in

Kandy has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in January to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 101.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.8") and February the driest (4.5").

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