What is the air quality in Puttalam today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Puttalam is 20 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.85 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Puttalam right now?

The current temperature in Puttalam is 27.8°C (feels like 34.2°C). Humidity is 84.4% and wind speed is 135.8 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Puttalam?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Puttalam, Sri Lanka

Drizzle

27.8°C · 84.4% humidity

27.8°

Feels 34.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 1 stn

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Puttalam's air quality is affected by vehicle emissions, industrial activity, and seasonal crop burning. Air quality typically worsens from November to February due to temperature inversions trapping pollutants near the surface.

84.4%

Humidity

135.8 km/h

Wind SW

1008.7 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.85 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Puttalam?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 1 station

PM2.54.85 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

4.85

Median

4.85

Average

4.85

Low

4.85

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +1.1

What is the 7-day forecast for Puttalam?

06-09

28.9° 27.7°

0.62 mm

06-10

28.4° 27.4°

0.81 mm

06-11

28.5° 27.5°

0.31 mm

06-12

28.3° 27.2°

0.88 mm

06-13

28.1° 27.2°

0.75 mm

06-14

28.3° 27.0°

1.38 mm

06-15

27.8° 27.2°

0.44 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 0.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Puttalam?

Puttalam

1.7 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³ PM10: 3.3 µg/m³

What cities are near Puttalam?

13 Chilaw 25 Anuradhapura 13 Kurunegala 15 Negombo 19 Dambulla 15 Katunayaka 15 Kegalle 26 Mannar 17 Ja Ela 14 Matale

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-06-09T13:11 UTC.