Weather forecast for todayArugam Bay, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 11:00 +0530

  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSE 130°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Dewpoint: 26°C
  • Pressure: 1011.85mbar
  • Visibility: 16.09km
  • UV index: 6
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At the moment, cloudy skies are casting a soft, muted light over the area.
The temperature is a temperate 29°C, while the real-feel temperature, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be a very hot 36°C. The current temperature is almost at the maximum anticipated 30°C for today.

Tuesday 20. Oct 2026

  • 30°C
  • 25°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 67%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 13km/hSE 146°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • UV index: 7
  • Sunrise: 05:49 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:45 +0530
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Today, on Tuesday, 20th of October, unstable atmospheric conditions may lead to thunderstorms.
The likelihood of precipitation is high. However, the rainfall will be light. The daytime temperature will peak at a tropical 30°C, slightly differing from the night's low of a temperate 25°C.
The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is evaluated at a steamy 37°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
October's usual high of 31°C is predicted to be matched by the day’s maximum temperature.
Sunrise was at 05:49 and sunset will be at 17:45; the daylight will last for 11h and 57min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 13h - 15h 37°C.
Coldest hour: 1h 30°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 15h 67%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 11h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 43%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSE 127°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 7
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  • 12h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 31%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSE 128°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 13h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hSE 126°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 7
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  • 14h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hSE 138°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 15h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 67%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 11km/hSSE 150°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 16h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 13km/hSSE 169°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 17h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 31%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 11km/hS 191°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:45
  • 18h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Precip. probability: 33%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 11km/hSW 216°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWSW 241°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 13km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hW 271°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 12km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 41%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 9km/hWNW 283°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 46%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWNW 285°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 6km/hWNW 283°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Arugam Bay, a combination of rainy, thunderstorm-prone and cloudy weather is expected.
Rainfall is anticipated at 15h, 17h, 18h, and from 21h to 23h. With light precipitation of 2mm, most rainfall is expected at 22h.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 30°C and a minimum of 26°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 31°C and the highest temperature of 37°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 11h to 15h.
The high temperature is expected to be comparable to October's usual value of 31°C. The night temperature will be also in line with the standard October low of 25.1°C.
Updated: Oct 20, 2026 @ 05:30:53 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (11:00 +0530) it is 29°C in Arugam Bay. Feels-like temperature is 36°C.

Today, in Arugam Bay, changing skies could spark thunderstorms.

With a probability of 67%, light precipitation of 4mm is expected.

Today, the maximum temperature in Arugam Bay will be 30°C, while the minimum temperature will be 25°C. The maximum heat index, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, is estimated at 37°C.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 31°C in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 25.1°C.

On Tuesday, in Arugam Bay, sunrise was at 05:49 and sunset will be at 17:45 (+0530).

In Arugam Bay, the length of the day today will be 11h and 57min.