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Weather & Climate in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kurunegala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,723/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.4839°N, 80.3683°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 | 133 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 195 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 12.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in |
Kurunegala has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 86.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.9") and February the driest (3.6").