Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Padaviya Divisional Secretariat features a tropical savanna climate (As). Temperatures typically range between 25 °C (77 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 17 °C (64 °F) or can rise to as high as 39 °C (102 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1298 mm (51.1 inches) and receives 162 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Padaviya Divisional Secretariat enjoys an average of 3848 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 36 minutes to 12 hours 37 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Padaviya Divisional Secretariat are May, June and July, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 29 to 30 °C (85 - 86 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 25 to 26 °C (77 - 78 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Padaviya Divisional Secretariat experiences 328 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 31°C (89°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
37°C (100°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
| Mean maximum | 31°C (88°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
| Average high | 29°C (84°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
| Daily mean | 25°C (77°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
| Average low | 22°C (72°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
23°C (75°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
| Mean minimum | 19°C (67°F) |
20°C (67°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (76°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
| Minimum | 18°C (64°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
25°C (76°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
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Padaviya Divisional Secretariat usually has the most precipitation in October, November and December, with an average of 22 rainy days and 228 mm (9.0 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Padaviya Divisional Secretariat are February, March and June. On average, 36 mm (1.4 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 94 (3.7) | 27 (1.1) | 42 (1.7) | 51 (2.0) | 105 (4.1) | 38 (1.5) | 75 (2.9) | 75 (3.0) | 107 (4.2) | 222 (8.7) | 270 (10.6) | 192 (7.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 10 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 25 | 21 |
The sunniest months in Padaviya Divisional Secretariat are March, April and July, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 14 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Padaviya Divisional Secretariat: January, November and December receive an average of 9 hours 7 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 264 | 310 | 346 | 343 | 341 | 337 | 344 | 341 | 324 | 317 | 279 | 296 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 11h 39m | 11h 49m | 12h 3m | 12h 18m | 12h 30m | 12h 37m | 12h 33m | 12h 23m | 12h 8m | 11h 54m | 11h 42m | 11h 36m |
Padaviya Divisional Secretariat experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in March, April and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 14 - 15, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. June, November and December are in the Very High / Extreme exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 12. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Padaviya Divisional Secretariat UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Padaviya Divisional Secretariat. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Padaviya Divisional Secretariat's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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