Hingurakgala Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Hingurakgala, Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Hingurakgala has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1205 mm (47 in) of rainfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. Have a look at our detailed charts below to see how precipitation varies throughout the year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Hingurakgala can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 248 mm (9.8 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.
In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 22 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall, spread across 7 rainy days.
November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). The city receives 168 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Hingurakgala Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Sri Lanka: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Sri Lanka. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
heavy rainfall
high
moderate
low
almost none
Hingurakgala vs World: Rainfall Compared
Hingurakgala's average annual precipitation is 1205 mm (47 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm (18 in) of rainfall mostly during the winter months.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
- "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
- The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
- The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Hingurakgala's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Hingurakgala Climate page.
