Weather forecast for todayParakandeniya, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 09:29 +0530

  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSE 140°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Dewpoint: 26°C
  • Pressure: 1012.19mbar
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 7
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At the moment, there are some clouds in the sky, but sunshine is still visible.
The temperature is a tropical 31°C, and the felt air temperature of which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity comes in at computed to be a fiery hot 38°C. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's anticipated 32°C.

Thursday 29. Oct 2026

  • 32°C
  • 24°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 72%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 12km/hSSW 203°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • UV index: 9
  • Sunrise: 05:57 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:50 +0530
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On Thursday, in Parakandeniya, changing skies could spark thunderstorms.
Minimal precipitation is anticipated for today. Temperatures are forecasted to peak at a tropical 32°C and drop to a minimum of a warm 24°C.
The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is assessed at a torridly hot 43°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
October's usual high of 30°C is predicted to be matched by the day’s maximum temperature.
Sunrise was at 05:57 and sunset will be at 17:50; the daylight will last for 11h and 53min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 11h 39°C.
Coldest hour: 23h 29°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 9h 72%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 9h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 72%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 8km/hS 187°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 10h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 54%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 9km/hSSW 208°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 9
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  • 11h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 60%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 10km/hSSW 212°
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 9
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  • 12h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 59%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 12km/hSSW 208°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 9
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  • 13h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 32%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 12km/hSSW 206°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 7
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  • 14h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 11km/hSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 15h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 12km/hSSW 206°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 16h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hSSW 205°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 17h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hSSW 193°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:50
  • 18h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hSSE 159°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSSE 152°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSE 131°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSE 126°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSE 127°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 5km/hSE 125°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Parakandeniya, a combination of cloudy and thunderstorm-prone weather is anticipated.
With minimal precipitation of 1mm, rainfall is anticipated from 9h to 13h.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 26°C and a maximum of 31°C. The feels-like temperature will be between the highest temperature of 39°C and the lowest temperature of 29°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 9h to 11h.
The maximum temperature will be close to the average high of 30°C in October. The lowest temperature is also close to October's typical minimum of 25°C.
Updated: Oct 29, 2026 @ 03:59:36 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (09:29 +0530) is 31°C. Feels-like temperature is 38°C.

On Thursday, in Parakandeniya, unstable weather may lead to more thunderstorms.

There is a high possibility of rainfall, but with minimal precipitation.

Today, the highest temperature will be 32°C, while the lowest temperature will be 24°C. The maximum heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 43°C.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 30°C in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 25°C.

On Thursday, in Parakandeniya, sunrise was at 05:57 and sunset will be at 17:50 (+0530).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 53min.