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Weather & Climate in Vakarai, Sri Lanka
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vakarai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 82.5°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 2,136.3 sq mi (5,533.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.1333°N, 81.4333°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 | 297 km |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 63 km |
| 1993 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 89 mph | 192 km |
| 1984 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 132 mph | 276 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 | — | — | 53 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
Vakarai has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 78°F in January to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.8") and June the driest (0.7").