Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

Colombo experiences consistently warm temperatures throughout the year, remaining within a comfortable range.
The minimum temperatures fluctuate between 23.1°C and 26.2°C, while the maximum temperatures range from 28.5°C to 31.4°C.
April is the warmest month. The temperature is always in the comfortable range.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

Colombo experiences a stark contrast in weather throughout the year, showcasing high precipitation levels, particularly from May to October, where sunshine almost vanishes.
The month of May stands out with the lowest sunshine hours at 0.6h, coinciding with the highest rainfall of 16.04mm, indicating the onset of the monsoon season and resulting in significantly damp weather conditions.

Sunny Weather

Period	Colombo
Jan	5.4 hours/day
Feb	6.8 hours/day
Mar	5.3 hours/day
Apr	2.7 hours/day
May	0.6 hours/day
Jun	0.2 hours/day
Jul	0.6 hours/day
Aug	0.3 hours/day
Sep	0.5 hours/day
Oct	0.6 hours/day
Nov	2.1 hours/day
Dec	4.0 hours/day
Average	2.4 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

In Colombo, the earliest sunrise occurs in May at 05:54, while the latest sunrise takes place in February at 06:27, showcasing a modest fluctuation of about 33 minutes throughout the year.
Sunset times demonstrate a wider shift, with the earliest sunset at 17:50 in November and the latest at 18:30 in July, resulting in a variation of approximately 40 minutes.
Day length ranges from a shortest duration of 11 hours and 44 minutes in December to a longest duration of 12 hours and 30 minutes in June, indicating a difference of 46 minutes over the course of the year, largely influenced by seasonal changes.
Overall, Colombo experiences relatively consistent day lengths and sunrise times, with more pronounced changes in sunset times across different months.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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