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Weather & Climate in Haputale, Sri Lanka
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Haputale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,754 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 186 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,754 ft (1,449 m) |
| Area | 1,656.4 sq mi (4,290.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.7657°N, 80.9510°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 | 193 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 276 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 11.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in |
Haputale has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 82.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.4") and June the driest (3.7").