Location & Surroundings
Gemmedda is a settlement in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, at 482 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ratnapura, 29 km to the north. The national capital Colombo is 90 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 54 km away.
Also known as: Gammedda
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
6° 26' 40" N, 80° 29' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 482 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 170 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:48
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gemmedda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gemmedda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
2.9 m/s W (256 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
47 %
Precip
0.32 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 | 31.6 | 2.9 | 256 | 54 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 2.2 | 265 | 84 | 1,009.0 | 3.12 / 3.12 | 35 | 621.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 1.9 | 297 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 2.1 | 303 | 97 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.0 | 4.3 | 286 | 62 | 1,011.7 | 0.17 / 0.32 | 100 | 446.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 2.9 | 277 | 78 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 100 | 450.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 1.9 | 312 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 0.78 / 1.09 | 83 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 1.4 | 319 | 96 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.5 | 2.8 | 276 | 68 | 1,011.5 | 1.29 / 1.41 | 61 | 443.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 1.1 | 286 | 93 | 1,009.8 | 7.32 / 8.73 | 100 | 438.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 1.7 | 308 | 97 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 4.67 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 1.9 | 313 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.6 | 3.8 | 284 | 69 | 1,012.2 | 0.43 / 0.48 | 100 | 356.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gemmedda?
Now 31.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gemmedda today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gemmedda?
Local time is 22:48. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Gemmedda?
Gemmedda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gemmedda?
DEM 482 m.
Where is Gemmedda located?
It is at 6.44450, 80.49870 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gemmedda in?
It is in Sri Lanka.