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Weather & Climate in Talawakele, Sri Lanka
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Talawakele enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 118.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,993 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 126 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,993 ft (1,217 m) |
| Area | 860.1 sq mi (2,227.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.9371°N, 80.6581°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 | 178 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 239 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 9.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 13.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 12.3 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 12.7 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 12.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 7.9 in |
Talawakele has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 118.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.7") and February the driest (4.0").