Location & Surroundings
Katupitiya is a secondary in North Western Province, Sri Lanka, at 166 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kurunegala, 9 km to the north. The national capital Colombo is 79 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 61 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 24' 26" N, 80° 23' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 166 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,070 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:37
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Nearby
Weather in Katupitiya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katupitiya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 33.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (167 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 22.4 | 1.6 | 167 | 92 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.0 | 3.9 | 233 | 48 | 1,010.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 18 | 454.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 3.8 | 237 | 64 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 693.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 1.9 | 195 | 92 | 1,011.1 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 56 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 1.6 | 164 | 91 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.9 | 3.7 | 241 | 51 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 434.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.8 | 3.4 | 238 | 62 | 1,008.2 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 67 | 616.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 1.7 | 190 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 38 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.5 | 1.6 | 169 | 92 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.3 | 3.4 | 238 | 47 | 1,010.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 456.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 2.8 | 227 | 72 | 1,010.2 | 1.46 / 1.50 | 100 | 334.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 1.5 | 186 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 1.12 / 2.62 | 83 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.0 | 1.4 | 168 | 95 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katupitiya?
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 33.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 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 Katupitiya today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Katupitiya?
Local time is 11:37. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Katupitiya?
Katupitiya is a locality.
What is the elevation of Katupitiya?
DEM 166 m.
Where is Katupitiya located?
It is at 7.40710, 80.38960 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katupitiya in?
It is in Sri Lanka.