Location & Surroundings
Alakoladeniya is a settlement in North Western Province, Sri Lanka, at 102 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kurunegala, 6 km to the east. The national capital Colombo is 81 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 59 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° 29' 37" N, 80° 19' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 102 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 987 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:22
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Alakoladeniya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alakoladeniya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 33.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
2.2 m/s S (199 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 24.5 | 2.2 | 199 | 91 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 2.0 | 183 | 91 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.6 | 4.1 | 229 | 46 | 1,009.9 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 97 | 447.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 4.0 | 236 | 62 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 679.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 2.6 | 195 | 89 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 2.0 | 178 | 89 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.9 | 3.9 | 227 | 47 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 467.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.7 | 3.5 | 236 | 58 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 663.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.6 | 2.5 | 193 | 87 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 1.9 | 173 | 89 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.5 | 3.4 | 238 | 45 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 456.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 3.2 | 232 | 64 | 1,009.8 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 463.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.3 | 1.9 | 191 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 0.40 / 0.54 | 94 | 2.7 | 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 Alakoladeniya?
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 33.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 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 Alakoladeniya today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Alakoladeniya?
Local time is 09:22. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Alakoladeniya?
Alakoladeniya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alakoladeniya?
DEM 102 m.
Where is Alakoladeniya located?
It is at 7.49370, 80.31920 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alakoladeniya in?
It is in Sri Lanka.