What is the air quality in Puttalam today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Puttalam is 36 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.6 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Puttalam right now?

The current temperature in Puttalam is 27.6°C (feels like 33.8°C). Humidity is 83.2% and wind speed is 154.5 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Puttalam?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 5.9 (High).

Air Quality in Puttalam, Sri Lanka

Drizzle

27.6°C · 83.2% humidity

27.6°

Feels 33.8°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 12pm

36 3pm

29 6pm

26 9pm

26 12am

25 3am

25 6am

25 9am

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 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.

83.2%

Humidity

154.5 km/h

Wind WSW

1007.6 hPa

Pressure

5.9

UV High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

8.6 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Puttalam?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 1 station

PM2.58.6 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX5.9

High

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

8.6

Median

8.6

Average

8.6

Low

8.6

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: -2.7

What is the 7-day forecast for Puttalam?

09-22

28.0° 27.2°

0.56 mm

09-23

28.6° 27.3°

0.44 mm

09-24

28.6° 27.5°

2.12 mm

09-25

28.4° 27.5°

5.25 mm

09-26

27.8° 27.3°

2.69 mm

09-27

28.5° 27.2°

3.19 mm

09-28

28.6° 27.4°

0.56 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 0.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Puttalam?

Puttalam

1.7 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³ PM10: 5.9 µg/m³

What cities are near Puttalam?

67 Chilaw 24 Anuradhapura 75 Kurunegala 38 Negombo 23 Dambulla 38 Katunayaka 87 Kegalle 18 Mannar 31 Ja Ela 73 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 2026-09-22T10:45 UTC.