Katunayaka weather in November
In November, Katunayaka sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 299 mm of rain across 22.7 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 7% of the time in November, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of November to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Katunayaka's 6th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Katunayaka's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 299 mm
- 22.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:06 AM – 5:46 PM
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.49 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.4
- out of 10
Katunayaka is suburb in Western Province.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical November day in Katunayaka reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs on par with October and on par with December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 24 |
| 2 | 30 | 24 |
| 3 | 30 | 24 |
| 4 | 30 | 24 |
| 5 | 30 | 24 |
| 6 | 30 | 24 |
| 7 | 30 | 24 |
| 8 | 30 | 24 |
| 9 | 30 | 24 |
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| 12 | 30 | 24 |
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| 24 | 30 | 24 |
| 25 | 30 | 24 |
| 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 27 | 30 | 24 |
| 28 | 30 | 24 |
| 29 | 30 | 24 |
| 30 | 30 | 24 |
How November really feels in Katunayaka
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in November is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Katunayaka weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 7th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 23° | 48 | 6.7 | 11.6 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 32° / 24° | 48 | 6.6 | 11.8 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 33° / 25° | 91 | 15 | 12 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 32° / 25° | 183 | 26.4 | 12.2 | 2.6 |
| May | 30° / 26° | 234 | 28.9 | 12.3 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 29° / 26° | 253 | 28.6 | 12.4 | 2.8 |
| Jul | 29° / 25° | 230 | 28.4 | 12.4 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 29° / 25° | 209 | 28.6 | 12.2 | 3.0 |
| Sep | 29° / 25° | 232 | 27.4 | 12 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 29° / 24° | 341 | 28 | 11.8 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 30° / 24° | 299 | 22.7 | 11.7 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 30° / 23° | 148 | 14.3 | 11.6 | 4.5 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 7% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 81%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Cloudier (%) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 85 |
| 2 | 15 | 85 |
| 3 | 15 | 85 |
| 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 5 | 15 | 85 |
| 6 | 15 | 85 |
| 7 | 16 | 84 |
| 8 | 16 | 84 |
| 9 | 16 | 84 |
| 10 | 16 | 84 |
| 11 | 17 | 83 |
| 12 | 17 | 83 |
| 13 | 17 | 83 |
| 14 | 17 | 83 |
| 15 | 18 | 82 |
| 16 | 18 | 82 |
| 17 | 18 | 82 |
| 18 | 18 | 82 |
| 19 | 19 | 81 |
| 20 | 19 | 81 |
| 21 | 20 | 80 |
| 22 | 20 | 80 |
| 23 | 20 | 80 |
| 24 | 22 | 78 |
| 25 | 23 | 77 |
| 26 | 23 | 77 |
| 27 | 23 | 77 |
| 28 | 24 | 76 |
| 29 | 25 | 75 |
| 30 | 25 | 75 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Katunayaka gets around 299 mm of rain over 22.7 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 76% and peaks near 88% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 59 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 |
| 2 | 87 |
| 3 | 87 |
| 4 | 86 |
| 5 | 86 |
| 6 | 85 |
| 7 | 84 |
| 8 | 83 |
| 9 | 82 |
| 10 | 81 |
| 11 | 80 |
| 12 | 80 |
| 13 | 79 |
| 14 | 78 |
| 15 | 77 |
| 16 | 77 |
| 17 | 76 |
| 18 | 75 |
| 19 | 74 |
| 20 | 72 |
| 21 | 71 |
| 22 | 70 |
| 23 | 69 |
| 24 | 67 |
| 25 | 66 |
| 26 | 65 |
| 27 | 64 |
| 28 | 62 |
| 29 | 61 |
| 30 | 59 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the oppressive band about 58% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Oppressive (%) | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 |
| Miserable (%) | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 46 | 54 |
| 2 | 0 | 47 | 53 |
| 3 | 0 | 47 | 53 |
| 4 | 0 | 48 | 52 |
| 5 | 0 | 49 | 51 |
| 6 | 0 | 50 | 50 |
| 7 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
| 8 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 9 | 1 | 52 | 47 |
| 10 | 1 | 54 | 45 |
| 11 | 1 | 55 | 44 |
| 12 | 1 | 56 | 43 |
| 13 | 1 | 57 | 42 |
| 14 | 1 | 57 | 42 |
| 15 | 1 | 58 | 41 |
| 16 | 1 | 59 | 40 |
| 17 | 2 | 59 | 39 |
| 18 | 2 | 60 | 38 |
| 19 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 20 | 2 | 63 | 35 |
| 21 | 3 | 63 | 34 |
| 22 | 3 | 64 | 33 |
| 23 | 3 | 66 | 31 |
| 24 | 4 | 66 | 30 |
| 25 | 4 | 67 | 29 |
| 26 | 5 | 68 | 27 |
| 27 | 6 | 68 | 26 |
| 28 | 6 | 69 | 25 |
| 29 | 7 | 69 | 24 |
| 30 | 7 | 70 | 23 |
Wind in November
Winds average 7 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of November to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:02 AM to 6:11 AM, and sunset from 5:46 PM to 5:48 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:02 | 5:46 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:02 | 5:46 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:02 | 5:46 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:02 | 5:46 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:03 | 5:46 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:03 | 5:46 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:03 | 5:46 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:03 | 5:46 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:04 | 5:46 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:04 | 5:46 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 6:04 | 5:46 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 6:04 | 5:46 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:05 | 5:46 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:05 | 5:46 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:05 | 5:46 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:06 | 5:46 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:06 | 5:46 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:06 | 5:46 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 6:07 | 5:46 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 6:07 | 5:46 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:08 | 5:46 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:08 | 5:46 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:08 | 5:47 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:09 | 5:47 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:09 | 5:47 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:10 | 5:47 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:10 | 5:48 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:10 | 5:48 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:11 | 5:48 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:11 | 5:48 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 4.49 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.49 kWh/m² to a high of 6.27 kWh/m² in March across the year — November's 4.49 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Katunayaka
In November, Katunayaka sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Katunayaka sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Is November a good time to visit Katunayaka?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Katunayaka.
What to pack for Katunayaka in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Katunayaka sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 23 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Katunayaka in November
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in April at about 30°C and coldest in August near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 28 | Warm |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Katunayaka in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Katunayaka peaks around February 17 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 10 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Katunayaka in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Katunayaka is worst in November — around 60 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.4× the cleanest month (July, 25 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 45 | 41 | 57 | 59 | 42 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 49 | 60 | 52 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | Poor |
| Feb | 41 | Poor |
| Mar | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 59 | Unhealthy |
| May | 42 | Poor |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 26 | Moderate |
| Sep | 30 | Moderate |
| Oct | 49 | Poor |
| Nov | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 52 | Poor |
Where is Katunayaka?
Katunayaka sits at 7.2°N, 79.9°E, 13 m above sea level, in Sri Lanka. The nearest listed city is Negombo, 7.0 km away.
Topography around Katunayaka
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Katunayaka.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Katunayaka has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 36 m around an average of 9 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 70 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,145 m.
The land around Katunayaka is covered by trees (57%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 3 km, trees (53%) and water (33%) within 16 km, and trees (60%) and water (34%) within 80 km.
Sri Lanka travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / G / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 27% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,002
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 47%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.3
- per 100k, 2019
- Road deaths
- 19.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 486
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Katunayaka (7.1699°, 79.8884°, elevation 13 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).