Location & Surroundings
Ahapola is a settlement in North Western Province, Sri Lanka, at 178 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kurunegala, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Colombo is 85 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 66 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 27' 41" N, 80° 24' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 178 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 885 p/km²
- Built-up 7.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:21
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ahapola
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ahapola, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 33.1 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (192 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
0.01 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.5 | 1.8 | 192 | 93 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.7 | 175 | 92 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.1 | 4.0 | 233 | 46 | 1,010.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 92 | 454.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 4.0 | 237 | 62 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 678.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 2.2 | 192 | 90 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 93 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.9 | 169 | 90 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.7 | 3.9 | 233 | 47 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 480.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 3.5 | 237 | 58 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 667.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.6 | 2.1 | 184 | 89 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 1.7 | 167 | 90 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.1 | 3.3 | 240 | 44 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 463.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.6 | 3.1 | 230 | 67 | 1,010.0 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 100 | 456.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.7 | 1.7 | 190 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 0.40 / 0.81 | 91 | 2.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ahapola?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 33.1 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ahapola today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Ahapola?
Local time is 09:21. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Ahapola?
Ahapola is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ahapola?
DEM 178 m.
Where is Ahapola located?
It is at 7.46150, 80.40540 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ahapola in?
It is in Sri Lanka.