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Weather & Climate in Gampola, Sri Lanka
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gampola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 124 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 119.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 124 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,614 ft (492 m) |
| Area | 315.9 sq mi (818.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.1643°N, 80.5696°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 | 156 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 223 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 12.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 13.9 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 9.9 in |
Gampola has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in January to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.2") and February the driest (4.8").