Location & Surroundings
Potana is a settlement in North Western Province, Sri Lanka, at 92 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kurunegala, 45 km to the south. The national capital Colombo is about 110 km to the south. The nearest airport is SLAF Anuradhapura, 53 km away.
Also known as: Pothana
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° 52' 0" N, 80° 14' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 92 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 237 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:25
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Potana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.2 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
2.1 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.68 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 | 24.5 | 2.1 | 291 | 91 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 130 | 96 | 1,011.1 | 5.90 / 5.90 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 1.8 | 194 | 95 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.2 | 5.1 | 216 | 64 | 1,009.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 81 | 419.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 4.8 | 207 | 89 | 1,009.1 | 3.64 / 3.68 | 100 | 508.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 3.8 | 201 | 94 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 99 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 4.3 | 205 | 95 | 1,009.2 | 0.11 / 0.24 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 6.5 | 223 | 75 | 1,010.3 | 0.68 / 0.92 | 100 | 378.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.0 | 4.8 | 209 | 85 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 94 | 543.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 4.1 | 200 | 92 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 27 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 3.6 | 194 | 93 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.4 | 5.9 | 224 | 68 | 1,011.1 | 0.66 / 0.69 | 91 | 474.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.0 | 3.8 | 213 | 85 | 1,010.2 | 0.66 / 1.34 | 92 | 564.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potana?
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.2 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Potana today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Potana?
Local time is 00:25. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Potana?
Potana is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potana?
DEM 92 m.
Where is Potana located?
It is at 7.86667, 80.23333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potana in?
It is in Sri Lanka.