Location & Surroundings
Chunkankeni is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Eravur Town, 14 km to the southeast. The national capital Colombo is about 215 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Batticaloa Airport, 25 km away.
Also known as: Chunkankerni
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° 53' 0" N, 81° 32' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,831 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:32
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chunkankeni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chunkankeni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 31.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 2.4 mm. Solar peaks near 545 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
2.4 m/s S (159 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.37 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 | 26.8 | 2.4 | 159 | 85 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 2.5 | 279 | 88 | 1,011.0 | 0.82 / 0.82 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.3 | 3.2 | 289 | 63 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 66 | 469.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 3.4 | 298 | 77 | 1,009.8 | 3.66 / 4.46 | 100 | 544.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 3.7 | 276 | 85 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 2.37 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 2.4 | 271 | 86 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.4 | 2.8 | 273 | 69 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 286.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 3.0 | 314 | 80 | 1,009.9 | 2.07 / 2.07 | 90 | 531.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.1 | 2.3 | 272 | 87 | 1,011.1 | 0.11 / 2.17 | 99 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 1.8 | 213 | 87 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.86 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.5 | 0.6 | 350 | 66 | 1,010.9 | 0.05 / 0.91 | 100 | 496.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 0.4 | 43 | 82 | 1,009.6 | 8.67 / 9.58 | 100 | 542.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.3 | 3.7 | 267 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 0.48 / 10.06 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chunkankeni?
Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 31.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 2.4 mm. Solar peaks near 545 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chunkankeni today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Chunkankeni?
Local time is 05:32. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Chunkankeni?
Chunkankeni is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chunkankeni?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Chunkankeni located?
It is at 7.88333, 81.53333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chunkankeni in?
It is in Sri Lanka.