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Weather & Climate in Kataragama, Sri Lanka
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kataragama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 2,903.9 sq mi (7,521.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.4134°N, 81.3346°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 15, 2009 | 109 km SE of Kalmunai, Sri Lanka | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (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 | 235 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in |
Kataragama has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.5") and June the driest (0.4").