Location & Surroundings
Mahadeniya is a settlement in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tangalle, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Colombo is about 150 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Hambantota International Airport, 25 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° 8' 29" N, 80° 56' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 20 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 178 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:28
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mahadeniya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mahadeniya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 30.9 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s W (275 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 25.1 | 2.2 | 275 | 85 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.9 | 4.6 | 204 | 61 | 1,013.6 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 46 | 525.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 5.5 | 235 | 72 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 88 | 627.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 3.0 | 268 | 82 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 2.0 | 275 | 85 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 2.9 | 214 | 60 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 438.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.4 | 5.5 | 227 | 75 | 1,010.2 | 1.89 / 1.89 | 65 | 500.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 2.9 | 297 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 2.66 / 4.55 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.5 | 2.0 | 282 | 84 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 2.04 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.2 | 2.5 | 189 | 60 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 1.50 | 37 | 507.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 3.3 | 201 | 78 | 1,011.3 | 2.59 / 4.09 | 13 | 502.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 1.0 | 227 | 81 | 1,013.5 | 0.33 / 4.42 | 35 | 1.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.1 | 1.2 | 346 | 85 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mahadeniya?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 30.9 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mahadeniya today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Mahadeniya?
Local time is 12:28. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Mahadeniya?
Mahadeniya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mahadeniya?
DEM 20 m.
Where is Mahadeniya located?
It is at 6.14130, 80.94780 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mahadeniya in?
It is in Sri Lanka.