Kalpitiya Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Kalpitiya. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Kalpitiya is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1161 mm.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, November receives substantial rainfall, averaging 256 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days.
In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 30 mm over 3 rainy days.November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Kalpitiya Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Sri Lanka
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.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Kalpitiya’s average annual precipitation is 1161 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.
How is Precipitation Measured?
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.
Interesting weather facts
- "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 wide and 20 cm 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 fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Kalpitiya’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kalpitiya Climate page.
Current rainfall in Kalpitiya
