Mannar, Sri Lanka

Full City Profile

35,000 Population 111/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Mannar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.5°F
53% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area314.6 sq mi (814.7 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates8.9895°N, 79.8784°E
TimezoneAsia/Colombo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.87"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 290 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 169 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 287 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 135 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 199 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 209 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 266 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.6 in
March 83°F (28°C) 1.7 in
April 85°F (30°C) 3.5 in
May 86°F (30°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 85°F (29°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 84°F (29°C) 0.6 in
August 84°F (29°C) 0.6 in
September 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in

Mannar has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.9") and June the driest (0.2").

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