Location & Surroundings
Pulmoddai is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, at 10 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Keppapularu, 45 km to the northwest. The national capital Colombo is about 255 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Trincomalee Airport, 50 km away.
Also known as: Pulmoddal · Pulumottai
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
8° 56' 25" N, 80° 58' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 10 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 545 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:13
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Pulmoddai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pulmoddai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 30.2 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 29.1 | 2.8 | 54 | 70 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 2.4 | 144 | 77 | 1,012.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 17 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 2.2 | 156 | 81 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.2 | 4.1 | 84 | 65 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 520.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.8 | 3.5 | 85 | 71 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 655.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 3.5 | 118 | 79 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 2.9 | 126 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.9 | 4.6 | 91 | 68 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 99 | 506.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.6 | 4.6 | 86 | 74 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 638.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 2.5 | 106 | 84 | 1,014.6 | 3.61 / 3.62 | 19 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 2.0 | 127 | 82 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 1.13 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.9 | 3.9 | 87 | 68 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 71 | 509.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.7 | 3.0 | 65 | 72 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 99 | 631.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pulmoddai?
Now 29.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 30.2 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 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 Pulmoddai today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Pulmoddai?
Local time is 01:13. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Pulmoddai?
Pulmoddai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pulmoddai?
DEM 10 m.
Where is Pulmoddai located?
It is at 8.94030, 80.98100 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pulmoddai in?
It is in Sri Lanka.