Kamburugamuwa Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kamburugamuwa, Sri Lanka. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Kamburugamuwa has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2202 mm (87 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The climate in Kamburugamuwa shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 291 mm (11 in) of precipitation during the wettest month November, distributed over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 82 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall over 5 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). The city receives 210 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kamburugamuwa Temperature page.

Kamburugamuwa's average annual precipitation is 2202 mm (87 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

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.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Kamburugamuwa's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kamburugamuwa Climate page.