January Rainfall and Precipitation in Polonnaruwa District
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Polonnaruwa District precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka receive in January?
Polonnaruwa often experiences a notable amount of rain in January, with an average of about 123 mm (4.8 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.
How many days does it rain in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka in January?
Polonnaruwa sees roughly 6 days rainy days during January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka?
Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka.
What is the wettest city in January in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka?
Looking at our data, Polonnaruwa tops the wettest-cities list in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 123 mm (4.8 in).
What is the driest city in January in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka?
Minneriya is the driest city we have data for in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka in January, with monthly rainfall close to 108 mm (4.3 in).
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