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Weather & Climate in Monaragala, Sri Lanka
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Monaragala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 316.2 sq mi (818.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.8714°N, 81.3487°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 | 140 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 | 185 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
Monaragala has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.1") and June the driest (0.4").