Location & Surroundings
Kandahena is a settlement in North Western Province, Sri Lanka, at 78 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kegalle, 16 km to the east. The national capital Colombo is 53 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: Kendahena
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
7° 15' 57" N, 80° 12' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 78 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 691 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:56
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kandahena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kandahena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 475 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 23.3 | 0.7 | 117 | 96 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.8 | 1.0 | 332 | 56 | 1,013.8 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 90 | 474.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 1.1 | 235 | 88 | 1,012.0 | 9.88 / 10.13 | 100 | 446.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 0.5 | 132 | 94 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 4.66 | 10 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 0.8 | 104 | 95 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.5 | 1.2 | 306 | 57 | 1,014.1 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 49 | 509.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 1.4 | 221 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 7.37 / 7.67 | 100 | 572.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 0.7 | 148 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 6.70 | 85 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.8 | 0.7 | 152 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.6 | 1.6 | 273 | 59 | 1,012.6 | 0.52 / 0.53 | 29 | 510.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 1.2 | 250 | 89 | 1,010.9 | 10.36 / 10.89 | 100 | 585.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 1.1 | 131 | 96 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 9.93 | 99 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.9 | 1.0 | 166 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 3.53 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kandahena?
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 475 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 Kandahena today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Kandahena?
Local time is 15:56. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Kandahena?
Kandahena is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kandahena?
DEM 78 m.
Where is Kandahena located?
It is at 7.26590, 80.20050 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kandahena in?
It is in Sri Lanka.