Location & Surroundings
Dunupotha is a fourth-order administrative division in North Western Province, Sri Lanka, at 56 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kuliyapitiya, 19 km to the southwest. The national capital Colombo is 80 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 55 km away.
Overview
Dunupota is a fourth-level administrative division.
It is located in Sri Lanka.
Basic Data
- Country Sri Lanka
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 34' 29" N, 80° 10' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 56 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 424 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:08
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Places in Dunupotha
Weather in Dunupotha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dunupotha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.8 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 698 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
2.5 m/s S (191 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 2.5 | 191 | 92 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.8 | 4.8 | 228 | 48 | 1,009.7 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 46 | 444.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 4.4 | 232 | 65 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 697.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 3.2 | 203 | 88 | 1,010.5 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 91 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 2.3 | 186 | 90 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.6 | 4.4 | 223 | 54 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 404.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 3.9 | 229 | 63 | 1,007.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 71 | 637.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 2.9 | 198 | 85 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 45 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.2 | 2.3 | 185 | 90 | 1,009.8 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.1 | 4.3 | 235 | 48 | 1,010.2 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 100 | 445.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 4.0 | 232 | 65 | 1,009.5 | 0.06 / 0.14 | 84 | 426.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 2.5 | 202 | 90 | 1,012.0 | 1.43 / 1.57 | 93 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.7 | 1.8 | 186 | 93 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 1.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dunupotha?
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.8 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 698 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 Dunupotha today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Dunupotha?
Local time is 12:08. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Dunupotha?
Dunupotha is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Dunupotha?
DEM 56 m.
Where is Dunupotha located?
It is at 7.57480, 80.17830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dunupotha in?
It is in Sri Lanka.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry