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Puttalam, Sri Lanka
North Western Province · Sri Lanka
Puttalam is a mid-size city in North Western Province, Sri Lanka with a population of 45,661. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Puttalam
Puttalam is the largest town in Puttalam District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka. Puttalam is the administrative capital of the Puttalam District and governed by a municipal council.
People
Climate
| Population | 45,661 |
| Population Density | 145 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.0362°, 79.8283° |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
| State / Province | North Western Province |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.3 inches (1,074 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puttalam
Puttalam is a mid-size city in Sri Lanka (North Western Province) with a population of 45,661. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Colombo.
Climate in Puttalam
Puttalam has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1206 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.1°F |
| 52% above Sri Lanka avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 315.4 sq mi (816.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0362°N, 79.8283°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in |
Puttalam has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.5") and August the driest (0.6").
Schools in Puttalam
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim Maha Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Puttlam Hindu Central College | - | - | - | - |
| Annai Montesorri centre | - | - | - | - |
| Sri Medhananda Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Puttalam
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Puttalam
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Market |
Hotels in Puttalam
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Puttalam
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Puttalam
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Puttalam
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Puttalam
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Puttalam
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puttalam
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Puttalam
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puttalam
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puttalam
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Anuradhapura Airport | ACJ | Medium Airport |
| Palaviya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vavuniya Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Puttalam
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Sub Post Office | |
| Sub Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puttalam
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bodhirajapura Sri Thambhapanni Viharaya | |
| Jumma Masjid | |
| Jumma Mosque | |
| Kalladiya Sri Sugatharama Viharaya | |
| Kobbekaduwa Viharaya | |
| mariyamman kovil | |
| MASJIDHUL_FALAH | |
| Mohideen Jumma Masjid | |
| Muhaiyadeen Jumma Masjid | |
| NOORMASJIDH_MOSQUE | |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe Church | |
| Rathmalyaya Masjid | |
| Sri Anandaramaya | |
| Sri Gunarathnaramaya | |
| St. Clement's Church | |
| Velankanni Church |
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What is the population of Puttalam?
Puttalam has a population of 45,661 residents and is located in Sri Lanka. The population density is 145 people per square mile, spread across 315.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puttalam?
Puttalam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches.