Location & Surroundings
Nikalanda is a settlement in North Western Province, Sri Lanka, at 161 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kurunegala, 5 km to the west. The national capital Colombo is 87 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 64 km away.
Also known as: Madawa Nikalanda
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° 28' 26" N, 80° 24' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 161 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 753 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:52
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Nikalanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nikalanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 34.3 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 6.1 mm. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
6.12 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 | 22.6 | 1.6 | 171 | 92 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.3 | 3.5 | 233 | 42 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 499.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 3.3 | 223 | 72 | 1,008.3 | 1.29 / 1.29 | 100 | 625.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 168 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 2.26 / 3.55 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 1.4 | 174 | 94 | 1,010.3 | 2.57 / 6.12 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.4 | 2.8 | 238 | 52 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 405.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 2.6 | 230 | 64 | 1,008.9 | 0.32 / 0.33 | 94 | 370.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 1.2 | 175 | 92 | 1,012.1 | 0.81 / 1.14 | 97 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.6 | 1.3 | 154 | 93 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.9 | 1.7 | 223 | 45 | 1,010.3 | 0.03 / 0.05 | 49 | 486.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 1.8 | 235 | 83 | 1,008.9 | 4.19 / 4.23 | 52 | 397.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 0.6 | 218 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 2.27 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 1.1 | 139 | 96 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nikalanda?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 34.3 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 6.1 mm. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nikalanda today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Nikalanda?
Local time is 11:52. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Nikalanda?
Nikalanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nikalanda?
DEM 161 m.
Where is Nikalanda located?
It is at 7.47400, 80.41480 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nikalanda in?
It is in Sri Lanka.