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Weather & Climate in Kegalle, Sri Lanka
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kegalle has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 145 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 145 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 315.9 sq mi (818.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.2523°N, 80.3436°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 | 196 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 13.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in |
Kegalle has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 109.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.8") and January the driest (3.9").