Location & Surroundings
Danikitawa is a settlement in North Western Province, Sri Lanka, at 59 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kuliyapitiya, 35 km to the south. The national capital Colombo is 98 km to the south. The nearest airport is SLAF Anuradhapura, 68 km away.
Also known as: Danikithawa
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° 46' 0" N, 80° 7' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 59 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 334 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:27
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Danikitawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Danikitawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 31.9 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Temperature
29.0 C
Wind
5.6 m/s SW (225 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
10 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 29.0 | 5.6 | 225 | 69 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 4.9 | 204 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 4.4 | 207 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 0.06 / 0.09 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.9 | 6.5 | 235 | 56 | 1,012.7 | 0.15 / 0.24 | 97 | 432.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 5.8 | 218 | 70 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 90 | 513.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 5.0 | 201 | 83 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 4.5 | 213 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 2.80 / 2.83 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 6.5 | 227 | 69 | 1,013.3 | 2.76 / 5.59 | 100 | 439.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.3 | 5.4 | 231 | 86 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 4.53 | 100 | 277.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 4.1 | 206 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 98 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 4.0 | 201 | 93 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.6 | 6.7 | 230 | 59 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 58 | 434.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.7 | 5.6 | 217 | 73 | 1,009.6 | 0.28 / 0.61 | 100 | 596.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Danikitawa?
Now 29.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 31.9 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 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 Danikitawa today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Danikitawa?
Local time is 02:27. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Danikitawa?
Danikitawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Danikitawa?
DEM 59 m.
Where is Danikitawa located?
It is at 7.76672, 80.13314 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Danikitawa in?
It is in Sri Lanka.