Pothuwila

Geography

Topographically Pothuwila village is based on a plain area with the exception of the surrounding rock outcrops. The northern part of the town is slightly higher than the south. The Pothuwila Lake is the primary geographical feature of Pothuwila. The region comprising the Pothuwila village is located well above the sea level compared to the coastal areas of Sri Lanka. However, the region is not as high as the central hill country of the island. The nearest beaches to Pothuwila are to the western coastal areas and include Negombo and Chilaw.

Climate

Pothuwila features a tropical rainforest climate. The village's climate is tropical and hot all throughout the year. During the month of April the temperature can rise up to about 33 °C (91 °F). The only major change in the Pothuwila weather occurs during the monsoons from May to August and October to January, this is the time of year where heavy rains can be expected. While the city does experience a noticeably drier weather during January and February, it does not qualify as a true dry season as average precipitation in both months are above 60 millimetres (2 in). In general, temperatures from late November to mid February period are lower than the rest of the year.

The average annual rainfall in Pothuwila is about 2,200 millimetres (87 in).

The rocks

Pothuwila is surrounded by several rock outcrops, a distinctive geological feature of the Wayamba province of Sri Lanka. But the main one near Pothuwila is Yapahuwa Yapahuwa, Which will be just 20 mins drive from Pothuwila.