Location & Surroundings
Kottanitivu is a settlement in North Western Province, Sri Lanka, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Puttalam, 21 km to the north. The national capital Colombo is about 100 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 75 km away.
Also known as: Kottantivu
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° 51' 5" N, 79° 47' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 11 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 575 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:34
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kottanitivu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kottanitivu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 28.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.
Temperature
28.0 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 28.0 | 2.7 | 241 | 73 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 3.1 | 128 | 82 | 1,013.7 | 3.48 / 3.48 | 100 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 3.4 | 170 | 85 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 1.13 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 2.7 | 235 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 42 | 483.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.2 | 3.8 | 234 | 75 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 48 | 648.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 2.2 | 211 | 79 | 1,012.5 | 0.61 / 0.65 | 98 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 2.3 | 166 | 82 | 1,011.9 | 0.94 / 1.59 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 2.2 | 235 | 72 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 10 | 502.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.8 | 3.6 | 232 | 72 | 1,011.1 | 0.25 / 0.26 | 100 | 618.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 1.4 | 142 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.11 / 0.38 | 27 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 1.9 | 87 | 80 | 1,012.9 | 0.14 / 0.52 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.0 | 1.7 | 248 | 69 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 12 | 504.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.4 | 3.0 | 275 | 75 | 1,012.4 | 0.47 / 0.51 | 72 | 615.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kottanitivu?
Now 28.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 28.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 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 Kottanitivu today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Kottanitivu?
Local time is 02:34. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Kottanitivu?
Kottanitivu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kottanitivu?
DEM 11 m.
Where is Kottanitivu located?
It is at 7.85130, 79.78990 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kottanitivu in?
It is in Sri Lanka.