Weather forecast for todayMahawela, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 02:49 +0530

  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    24°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 2km/hNE 50°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Dewpoint: 24°C
  • Pressure: 1011.85mbar
  • Visibility: 8.05km
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, the sky remains cloudy, with no signs of clearing anytime soon.
The temperature is a moderately hot 24°C. The current temperature is at the minimum predicted for today.

Friday 23. Oct 2026

  • 29°C
  • 24°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWSW 256°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • UV index: 9
  • Sunrise: 05:54 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:50 +0530
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Today, thunderstorm risks remain elevated.
Minimal precipitation is expected. A slight temperature fluctuation is forecasted, ranging from a high of a moderately hot 29°C to a low of a temperate 24°C.
The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is estimated at a very hot 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.
The predicted peak temperature will reflect the average October high of 28.5°C.
Sunrise will be at 05:54 and sunset at 17:50; the daylight will last for 11h and 56min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 12h 36°C.
Coldest period: 3h - 6h 25°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 12h 72%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 4h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 38%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 2km/hNE 53°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 05:54
  • 6h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 3km/hENE 61°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 18%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hSW 226°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 10h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 81%
  • Precipitation: 6mm
  • Wind: 6km/hWSW 255°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 8
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  • 12h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 72%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 7km/hW 264°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 9
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  • 14h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 6km/hW 262°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 16h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 49%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 7km/hW 275°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 1
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Sunset: 17:50
  • 18h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 42%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 5km/hW 260°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 48%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 4km/hN 357°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 65%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 3km/hNE 38°
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Mahawela, a combination of showery, stormy and cloudy weather is expected.
Rainfall is anticipated at 3h, 4h, and from 9h to 23h. With moderate precipitation of 6mm, most rainfall is expected at 10h.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 25°C and the highest temperature of 29°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between a maximum of 36°C and a minimum of 25°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 9h to 14h.
The high temperature is expected to be alike with October's usual value of 28.5°C. Forecasts indicate a night temperature also moderately higher than the usual October minimum of 20.8°C.
Updated: Oct 22, 2026 @ 21:19:27 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 02:49 +0530 is 24°C.

Today, wet and stormy weather is expected.

There is a high chance of rainfall, but precipitation will be minimal.

Today, the highest temperature will be 29°C, while the lowest temperature will be 24°C. The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is calculated to be 37°C.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 28.5°C in October. The lowest temperature will be a couple of degrees higher than the average low of 20.8°C.

On Friday, in Mahawela, sunrise will be at 05:54 and sunset at 17:50 (+0530).

In Mahawela, today, there will be 11h and 56min of daylight.