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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals51 m source elevationNASA POWER

Long-term data trends covering temperature, precipitation, humidity, and daylight patterns.

Twelve Month Climate Normals and Monthly Atmospheric Averages for Somawathiya National Park

The climate profile for Somawathiya National Park provides a structured overview of monthly atmospheric conditions based on NASA POWER data from 1991 to 2020. Measurements include mean, minimum, and maximum temperature, alongside average daily precipitation, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours at a single representative coordinate. These statistics offer a baseline for understanding the annual rhythm of the park landscape.

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Annual climate pattern

Comparing warm monthly thermal averages with fluctuating daily rainfall rates across the calendar year

Annual Temperature Patterns and Monthly Climate Normals of Somawathiya National Park

Long-term climate normals at a representative elevation of 51 meters reveal steady warmth, where average monthly mean temperatures rise from 25.11 degrees Celsius in January to 28.99 degrees Celsius in May. Average daily precipitation remains lowest from June through August but increases significantly in November, highlighting the contrasting annual moisture cycles of the sanctuary.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 9.7 mm/day20°25°30°35°40°25°26°27°29°29°28°28°29°28°28°26°25°01234567891043.223.331.31.31.42.56.39.78.7JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
27.4 °C
Warmest month
May
Coolest month
January
Wettest month
November
Twelve-month climate

Analyze twelve months of average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, and calculated daylight.

Somawathiya National Park Monthly Climate Comparison and Historic Weather Normals

Climatology data from 1991 to 2020 at a representative elevation of 51.07 meters reveals how average temperature bounds, relative humidity, and wind speeds change over the annual cycle. Comparing these twelve monthly records highlights variations in average daily precipitation rates and calculated average daylight hours to build a complete profile of the park.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January25.1 °C20.7° to 29.5°4 mm/day82.2%4.3 m/s11.6 hours
February25.9 °C21.1° to 31.6°3.2 mm/day78.7%3.9 m/s11.7 hours
March27.4 °C21.6° to 34.8°2 mm/day74.6%3.3 m/s12 hours
April28.8 °C23.6° to 35.9°3.3 mm/day74.2%2.8 m/s12.2 hours
May29 °C24.5° to 36°3 mm/day75.4%4.6 m/s12.4 hours
June28.5 °C24.4° to 35.2°1.3 mm/day74.1%6.6 m/s12.5 hours
July28.4 °C24.2° to 35.3°1.3 mm/day71.4%6.9 m/s12.4 hours
August28.5 °C24° to 35.9°1.4 mm/day70.4%6.4 m/s12.3 hours
September28.5 °C23.8° to 36.2°2.5 mm/day71.2%5.4 m/s12 hours
October27.5 °C23.2° to 34.8°6.3 mm/day77.7%3.9 m/s11.8 hours
November26.3 °C22.4° to 31.4°9.7 mm/day84.8%3.5 m/s11.6 hours
December25.5 °C21.4° to 29.8°8.7 mm/day85.2%4.2 m/s11.5 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

Mean temperature
January: 25.1 °C
May: 29 °C
Change from January to May: +3.9 °C
Precipitation
January: 4 mm/day
May: 3 mm/day
Change from January to May: -1 mm/day
Daylight
January: 11.6 hours
May: 12.4 hours
Change from January to May: +0.8 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Analyzing the calculated seasonal contrasts of temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind

Calculated Climate Highlights and Monthly Averages for Somawathiya National Park

Explorers can study the calculated monthly climate baselines derived from long-term observations at a representative elevation inside Somawathiya National Park. Comparing warmest and coolest average temperatures alongside shifts in daily precipitation, humidity, and wind speed reveals the specific physical patterns of the protected Sri Lankan landscape.
Warmest month
May29 °C
Coolest month
January25.1 °C
Wettest month
November9.7 mm/day
Driest month
June1.3 mm/day
Most humid month
December85.2%
Windiest month
July6.9 m/s
Longest daylight
June12.5 hours

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Compare Somawathiya National Park Climate Profiles with Other Protected Landscapes

Standardized monthly climate profiles for additional protected areas in Sri Lanka and surrounding geographic zones offer direct comparisons to the conditions recorded at Somawathiya National Park. Comparing monthly averages for temperature, wind, and precipitation reveals how varying regional topography shapes distinct conditions across diverse conservation environments.
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