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Weather & Climate in Puttalam, Sri Lanka
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puttalam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.1°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 315.4 sq mi (816.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0362°N, 79.8283°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Gaja | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 139 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 89 mph | 290 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 144 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in |
Puttalam has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.5") and August the driest (0.6").