Puttalam — VanSky 37 (Challenging)

Town · North Western Province, Sri Lanka

26° Rain

VanSky

Challenging

Comfortable days: 0 of 7

Feels like

32°C

Wind

13 km/h

Precip

Humidity

94%

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VanSky index for Puttalam, Sri Lanka — 37 out of 100 (Challenging). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Puttalam, Sri Lanka — VanSky 37 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #14 of 65 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

25°C

Night temperature

Solar

1.4 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 5.3h

Driving

13 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 28)

Condensation

High

94%

Humidity level • Dew point 25°C oppressive

Awning

Safe

28 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Good

18 AQI

PM2.5: 6.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

29°

night

25°

solar

1.4 kWh

wind

13 km/h

gusts 28 км/ч

VanSky 36

comfort

16.10

day

30°

night

26°

solar

1.7 kWh

wind

17 km/h

gusts 36 км/ч

VanSky 41

comfort

17.10

day

30°

night

26°

solar

1.9 kWh

wind

19 km/h

gusts 39 км/ч

VanSky 37

comfort

18.10

day

31°

night

25°

solar

2.2 kWh

wind

14 km/h

gusts 30 км/ч

VanSky 39

comfort

19.10

day

31°

night

26°

solar

2.2 kWh

wind

12 km/h

gusts 24 км/ч

VanSky 38

comfort

20.10

day

30°

night

26°

solar

1.8 kWh

wind

13 km/h

gusts 27 км/ч

VanSky 36

comfort

21.10

day

30°

night

26°

solar

1.6 kWh

wind

14 km/h

gusts 30 км/ч

VanSky 39

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

3.5h

sunny 5.3h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Good

Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.

PM2.5

6.3

μg/m³

Good

Dust

μg/m³

Good

Pollen

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal

60–79 Comfortable

40–59 Acceptable

20–39 Challenging

0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

Thermal comfort 35%
Sunshine 25%
Precipitation 25%
Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Sri Lanka

Puttalam ranks 19 of 65 cities. Country average VanSky — 32.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Puttalam?

The weekly VanSky index for Puttalam is 37 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.

What is the solar panel output in Puttalam?

Solar panel output data for Puttalam is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.

How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Puttalam?

The index for Puttalam is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.