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Weather & Climate in Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kulhudhuffushi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.3°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 2,669.6 sq mi (6,914.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.6221°N, 73.0700°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Maldives |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 5, 2020 | 76 km NE of Dhidhdhoo, Maldives | M4.5 | 102 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Ockhi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 253 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in |
Kulhudhuffushi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and February the driest (1.3").