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Weather & Climate in Ella Town, Sri Lanka
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ella Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,383 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,383 ft (1,031 m) |
| Area | 316.1 sq mi (818.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.8756°N, 81.0463°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 181 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | - | 282 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 11.1 in |
Ella Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 68°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.1") and June the driest (0.8").