Location & Surroundings
Akalagamuwa is a settlement in North Western Province, Sri Lanka, at 235 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Matale, 10 km to the east. The national capital Colombo is 96 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 59 km away.
Also known as: Akalagomuwa
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° 28' 8" N, 80° 31' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 235 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 575 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:21
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Akalagamuwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akalagamuwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 32.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 22.4 | 1.5 | 189 | 95 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 1.6 | 175 | 92 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.6 | 3.8 | 236 | 46 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 464.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.6 | 4.0 | 239 | 60 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 677.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 2.0 | 193 | 91 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 1.8 | 168 | 91 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.8 | 4.0 | 238 | 45 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 504.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 3.5 | 239 | 57 | 1,008.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 12 | 678.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.5 | 1.7 | 179 | 91 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.6 | 168 | 91 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.8 | 3.1 | 243 | 43 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 474.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 2.8 | 228 | 70 | 1,010.2 | 0.73 / 0.73 | 100 | 442.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.0 | 1.5 | 195 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 0.88 / 1.62 | 92 | 1.9 | 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 Akalagamuwa?
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 32.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 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 Akalagamuwa today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Akalagamuwa?
Local time is 09:21. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Akalagamuwa?
Akalagamuwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akalagamuwa?
DEM 235 m.
Where is Akalagamuwa located?
It is at 7.46900, 80.52900 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akalagamuwa in?
It is in Sri Lanka.