Location & Surroundings
Watukanda is a settlement in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, at 125 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tangalle, 30 km to the southeast. The national capital Colombo is about 115 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 48 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° 15' 24" N, 80° 39' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 125 m
- Timezone Asia/Colombo
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 871 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (LKR)
- Phone Prefix +94
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:47
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Watukanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Watukanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 555 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (277 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 23.3 | 1.7 | 277 | 94 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.4 | 2.5 | 247 | 62 | 1,013.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 95 | 439.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 2.6 | 251 | 77 | 1,010.5 | 0.47 / 0.48 | 53 | 554.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 1.3 | 282 | 91 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 98 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 1.2 | 297 | 93 | 1,011.2 | 0.06 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.7 | 0.9 | 290 | 52 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 459.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 2.1 | 269 | 90 | 1,010.6 | 6.64 / 6.64 | 100 | 454.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 1.5 | 279 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 1.02 | 94 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.1 | 1.5 | 283 | 96 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.1 | 2.8 | 251 | 72 | 1,012.0 | 1.32 / 1.51 | 99 | 448.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 2.1 | 255 | 91 | 1,010.9 | 4.56 / 6.08 | 100 | 440.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 1.7 | 272 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.1 | 1.3 | 272 | 94 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Watukanda?
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 555 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 Watukanda today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Watukanda?
Local time is 13:47. Time zone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Watukanda?
Watukanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Watukanda?
DEM 125 m.
Where is Watukanda located?
It is at 6.25680, 80.65990 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Watukanda in?
It is in Sri Lanka.