Weather forecast for today
Parakandeniya, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Friday, 02. May

Thunderstorms
05:54

18:19
+0530
Thunderstorms
32°C / 25°C
  • Wind: 13km/h SW
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 73%
  • Precipitation: 6mm
  • UV index: 11
On Friday, in Parakandeniya, rumbles of thunder are likely.
The likelihood of rain for today is high. However, precipitation will be light. Expected temperatures will peak at a humid 32°C and dip to a minimum of a warm 25°C.
The maximum heat index, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is computed to be a blisteringly hot 43°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 high temperature will align with May's average of 30.6°C.
Sunrise was at 05:54 and sunset will be at 18:19; the daylight will last for 12h and 25min.

Current condition

Fair
08:36 +0530
Fair
  • 29°C
  • Feels like: 37°C
  • Wind: 10km/h S
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Dewpoint: 27°C
  • Pressure: 1010.16mbar
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 4
At the moment, warm temperatures and a mostly clear sky create a relaxing setting.
The temperature is a temperate 29°C, meanwhile, the feels-like temperature of which combines relative humidity and air temperature is evaluated at a steamy 37°C. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the today's maximum of 32°C.

Weather radar - Parakandeniya, Sri Lanka

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
At 08:36 +0530, the temperature is 29°C. Feels-like temperature is 37°C.
What is the weather forecast for Parakandeniya for today?
Today, in Parakandeniya, unstable skies bring the chance of thunderstorms.
Will it rain today in Parakandeniya?
Light precipitation of 6mm is forecasted in Parakandeniya. The possibility of rainfall is 73%.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 32°C, while the minimum temperature will be 25°C. The maximum heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 43°C.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 30.6°C in May. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 26.3°C.
When are sunrise and sunset today in Parakandeniya?
On Friday, in Parakandeniya, sunrise was at 05:54 and sunset will be at 18:19 (+0530).
How many hours of daylight will Parakandeniya have today?
In Parakandeniya, today, there will be 12h and 25min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

9h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 10km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 73%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Visibility: 2km
10h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    40°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 12km
11h
  • 32°C
  • Feels like:
    41°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 13km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 13km
12h
  • 32°C
  • Feels like:
    41°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 13km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 53%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11km
13h
  • 32°C
  • Feels like:
    41°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 13km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Precip. probability: 66%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Visibility: 11km
14h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 13km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Precip. probability: 18%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
15h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
16h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
17h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 10km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11km
18h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 8km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Sunset: 18:19
19h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7km/h S
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
20h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6km/h SSE
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
21h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7km/h SSE
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
22h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6km/h SE
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
23h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Wind: 6km/h SE
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Precip. probability: 31%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Today, in Parakandeniya, a combination of cloudy, turbulent and wet weather is forecasted.
Rain is anticipated at 9h, and from 11h to 13h, 17h and at 23h. With light precipitation of 2mm, the most intense rain will be falling at 9h and 13h.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 32°C and the lowest temperature of 26°C. The feels-like temperature will be between the highest temperature of 41°C and the lowest temperature of 31°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 11h to 13h.
The highest temperature will be close to May's average maximum of 30.6°C. The temperature low is forecasted to be also comparable to the usual May value of 26.3°C.
Updated: May 2, 2025 @ 03:06:12 UTC
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Parakandeniya, Sri Lanka

  • en: Parakandeniya, Sri Lanka
  • es: Parakandeniya, Sri Lanka
  • hr: Parakandeniya, Šri Lanka
  • sr: Parakandeniya, Šri Lanka
  • zh: Parakandeniya, 斯里兰卡
  • Latitude: 7.036106°
  • Longitude: 79.978018°
  • Elevation: 25 m
  • Current time: 08:36 +0530
  • Sunrise: 05:54 +0530
  • Sunset: 18:19 +0530
  • Timezone: Asia/Colombo
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