Weather forecast for today
Chilaw, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, 08. May

Rain
05:53

18:21
+0530
Rain
31°C / 26°C
  • Wind: 18km/h SW
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 96%
  • Precipitation: 5mm
  • UV index: 11
On Thursday, in Chilaw, expect showery conditions to last throughout the day.
With a high probability, light precipitation is predicted for today. The daytime temperature will peak at a hot 31°C, slightly differing from the night's low of a moderately hot 26°C.
The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is assessed at a torridly hot 42°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.
The predicted high temperature will align with May's average of 30.8°C.
Sunrise was at 05:53 and sunset will be at 18:21; the daylight will last for 12h and 28min.

Current condition

Rain
09:58 +0530
Rain
  • 28°C
  • Feels like: 35°C
  • Wind: 16km/h SW
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Dewpoint: 27°C
  • Pressure: 1010.16mbar
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Visibility: 11.27km
  • UV index: 4
In Chilaw, currently, rain-soaked streets reflect the grey sky.
Rainfall is moderate.
The temperature is a warm 28°C, meanwhile, the apparent temperature of which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture is calculated to be a sizzling 35°C. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the highest temperature for today.

Weather radar - Chilaw, Sri Lanka

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

Does it rain now?
Yes, it rains now, with moderate precipitation of 4mm.
What is the current temperature?
The current temperature (09:58 +0530) in Chilaw is 28°C. Feels-like temperature is 35°C.
What is the weather forecast for Chilaw for today?
Today, rain is expected, making for a wet day.
Will it rain today?
Light precipitation of 5mm is expected. The chance of rainfall is high at 96%.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 31°C, while the lowest temperature will be 26°C. The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is computed to be 42°C.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 30.8°C in May. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 26.4°C.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Thursday, in Chilaw, sunrise was at 05:53 and sunset will be at 18:21 (+0530).
How long is the day today?
In Chilaw, the length of the day today will be 12h and 28min.

Hourly weather forecast

10h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 17km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 92%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Visibility: 2km
11h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 19km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11km
12h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 17km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 46%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11km
13h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 19km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
14h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 18km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
15h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 17km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 59%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 16km
16h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 16km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 54%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11km
17h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 14km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
18h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 13km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Sunset: 18:21
19h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 21%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 15km
20h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 14km
21h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 14km
22h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 13km
23h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 8km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 13km
Today, in Chilaw, a combination of gloomy and wet weather is expected.
Rain is forecasted from 10h to 12h, 15h and at 16h. With light precipitation of 2mm, most rainfall is expected at 10h.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 31°C and a minimum of 27°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 33°C and the highest temperature of 39°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 13h to 16h.
The forecasted high will be similar to the typical May maximum of 30.8°C. The expected low will be also close to the average minimum in May, which is 26.4°C.
Updated: May 8, 2025 @ 04:28:25 UTC
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Chilaw, Sri Lanka

  • en: Chilaw, Sri Lanka
  • es: Chilaw, Sri Lanka
  • hr: Čilav, Šri Lanka
  • sr: Čilav, Šri Lanka
  • zh: 奇洛, 斯里兰卡
  • Latitude: 7.561989°
  • Longitude: 79.801657°
  • Elevation: 7 m
  • Current time: 09:58 +0530
  • Sunrise: 05:53 +0530
  • Sunset: 18:21 +0530
  • Timezone: Asia/Colombo
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