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Weather & Climate in Pottuvil, Sri Lanka
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pottuvil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 4,532.3 sq mi (11,738.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.8762°N, 81.8267°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 | 88 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 | 202 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
Pottuvil has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.2") and June the driest (0.7").