Weather forecast for todayChidambaram, India

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 6:44 am IST

  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    26°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 5km/hWSW 240°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Dewpoint: 25°C
  • Pressure: 1011.51mbar
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 0
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At the moment, in Chidambaram, a uniform layer of clouds blankets the sky, making for a dim day.
The temperature is a warm 26°C. The present temperature is at its lowest of the day.

Sunday 18. Oct 2026

  • 31°C
  • 26°C
PM Thunderstorms
PM Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 38%
  • Precipitation: 16mm
  • Wind: 9km/hW 271°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 6:00 am IST
  • Sunset: 5:52 pm IST
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Today, on Sunday, 18th of October, thunder and lightning are forecasted to move in during the afternoon.
The likelihood of rain is low. However, expected precipitation will be moderate. Minor variations in temperature are anticipated, peaking at a humid 31°C and slightly dropping to a low of a moderately hot 26°C.
The maximum heat index, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, is assessed at a blisteringly hot 43°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Today, the predicted high will correspond with the regular October temperature of 31.5°C.
Sunrise was at 6:00 am and sunset will be at 5:52 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 52min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 11 am - 3 pm 39°C.
Coldest hour: 7 am 32°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 11 pm 59%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 7 am
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hWSW 247°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 5km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 8 am
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hWSW 249°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 5km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 9 am
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hWSW 257°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 10 am
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hW 273°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 11 am
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hW 278°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 12 pm
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWNW 298°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 1 pm
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hNNW 327°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 2 pm
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    40°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hESE 107°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hE 95°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 7km/hE 87°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 5 pm
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 39%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 7km/hE 94°
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 5:52 pm
  • 6 pm
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 39%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 8km/hENE 75°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 7 pm
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 45%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 7km/hE 86°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 52%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 8km/hENE 64°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 1km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 58%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 7km/hENE 61°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 4km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 62%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 6km/hE 81°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 3km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 59%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 5km/hNNW 344°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 4km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of cloudy and stormy weather is expected.
Rain is predicted from 5 pm to 11 pm. With light precipitation of 3mm, most rainfall is expected at 8 pm.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 31°C and a minimum of 27°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 32°C and the highest temperature of 40°C. The hottest part of the day will be from noon to 3 pm.
The forecasted high will be comparable to the typical October maximum of 31.5°C. Today, the minimum temperature will be also close to the average low for October.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 01:14:08 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (6:44 am IST) is 26°C.

On Sunday, in Chidambaram, rain with scattered lightning is expected during the afternoon.

Moderate precipitation of 16mm is predicted. The possibility of rainfall is 38%.

Today, the maximum temperature in Chidambaram will be 31°C, while the minimum temperature will be 26°C. The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is appraised at 43°C.
Today, the highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 25.9°C.

On Sunday, in Chidambaram, sunrise was at 6:00 am and sunset will be at 5:52 pm (IST).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 52min.