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Weather & Climate in Mullaittivu, Sri Lanka
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mullaittivu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 314.3 sq mi (814.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.2680°N, 80.8150°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Nivar | Category 1 | 75 mph | 228 km |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 81 mph | 159 km |
| 2011 | Thane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 283 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 117 mph | 248 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 88 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 117 km |
| 1990 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 236 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 197 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 132 mph | 173 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1882 | SRI LANKA | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 13.0 in |
Mullaittivu has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.2") and June the driest (0.6").