Location & Surroundings
Ethgala North is a fourth-order administrative division in Central Province, Sri Lanka, at 514 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gampola, 3 km to the north. The national capital Colombo is 82 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gregory Lake Seaplane Base, 31 km away.
Overview
Ethgala North 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° 8' 28" N, 80° 33' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 514 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,903 p/km²
- Built-up 10.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:00
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Places in Ethgala North
Weather in Ethgala North
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ethgala North, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 20.7 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
0.000 W/m2
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 20.7 | 0.9 | 86 | 96 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ethgala North?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 20.7 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 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 Ethgala North today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Ethgala North?
Local time is 05:00. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Ethgala North?
Ethgala North is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Ethgala North?
DEM 514 m.
Where is Ethgala North located?
It is at 7.14110, 80.56564 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ethgala North in?
It is in Sri Lanka.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry