Location & Surroundings
Halpatota is a settlement in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at 16 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ambalangoda, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Colombo is 92 km to the north. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 27 km away.
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° 10' 7" N, 80° 9' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 16 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,096 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:31
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Halpatota
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Halpatota, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 30.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Temperature
30.0 C
Wind
4.2 m/s W (276 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 30.0 | 4.2 | 276 | 67 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 4.0 | 283 | 81 | 1,010.9 | 0.95 / 0.95 | 97 | 562.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 2.5 | 290 | 87 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 69 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 2.9 | 313 | 87 | 1,012.1 | 0.13 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.4 | 3.6 | 277 | 66 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 88 | 414.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 3.4 | 270 | 79 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 628.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 2.4 | 257 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 95 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 1.0 | 305 | 88 | 1,012.6 | 3.06 / 3.62 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.1 | 3.0 | 227 | 72 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 2.45 | 89 | 452.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 3.0 | 245 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 0.19 / 2.64 | 97 | 434.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 1.3 | 228 | 87 | 1,014.7 | 2.56 / 5.19 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 1.6 | 311 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 3.52 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.1 | 3.0 | 247 | 67 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 466.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Halpatota?
Now 30.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 30.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 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 Halpatota today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Halpatota?
Local time is 19:31. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Halpatota?
Halpatota is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Halpatota?
DEM 16 m.
Where is Halpatota located?
It is at 6.16860, 80.15600 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Halpatota in?
It is in Sri Lanka.