Location & Surroundings
Elpitikanda is an estate(s) in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at 146 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ambalangoda, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Colombo is 78 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Katukurunda Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: Elpitikande
Basic Data
- Type estate(s) (EST)
- a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 18' 51" N, 80° 10' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 146 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 212 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:50
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Elpitikanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Elpitikanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 28.8 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. Precip around 6.1 mm. Solar peaks near 457 W/m2.
Temperature
28.8 C
Wind
4.5 m/s W (248 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
6.05 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 | 28.8 | 4.5 | 248 | 77 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 3.5 | 272 | 88 | 1,011.2 | 4.59 / 4.59 | 100 | 455.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 2.4 | 279 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 2.35 / 6.94 | 98 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 2.4 | 285 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 4.23 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.0 | 5.3 | 275 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 1.82 / 6.05 | 100 | 456.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 3.2 | 290 | 88 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 5.29 | 99 | 564.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 2.1 | 274 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 1.05 | 48 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 1.9 | 291 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 3.89 / 4.95 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.7 | 4.6 | 265 | 69 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 2.33 | 73 | 490.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 2.9 | 271 | 85 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 1.33 | 30 | 671.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 1.5 | 274 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 3.87 / 5.20 | 74 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 1.3 | 269 | 92 | 1,010.8 | 3.20 / 8.40 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.8 | 4.1 | 252 | 75 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 3.56 | 77 | 474.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elpitikanda?
Now 28.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 28.8 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. Precip around 6.1 mm. Solar peaks near 457 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Elpitikanda today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Elpitikanda?
Local time is 22:50. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Elpitikanda?
Elpitikanda is a estate(s).
What is the elevation of Elpitikanda?
DEM 146 m.
Where is Elpitikanda located?
It is at 6.31410, 80.17770 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elpitikanda in?
It is in Sri Lanka.