Weather forecast for today
Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Wednesday, 18. Jun

AM Thunderstorms
05:54

18:28
+0530
AM Thunderstorms
30°C / 27°C
  • Wind: 14km/h SW
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 62%
  • Precipitation: 5mm
  • UV index: 10
On Wednesday, in Pilapitiya, early thunderstorms may bring intense rain and flashes of lightning.
The chance of rainfall for today is high. However, precipitation will be light. The peak daytime temperature will reach a blazing 30°C, while the nighttime temperature will drop to a moderately hot 27°C.
The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is assessed at a very hot 39°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
The high is forecasted to coincide with June's normal of 29.3°C.
Sunrise will be at 05:54 and sunset at 18:28; the daylight will last for 12h and 34min.

Current condition

Cloudy
04:52 +0530
Cloudy
  • 26°C
  • Feels like: 31°C
  • Wind: 5km/h SSW
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Dewpoint: 25°C
  • Pressure: 1009.82mbar
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16.09km
  • UV index: 0
In Pilapitiya, at the moment, gray clouds are stretching across the sky, keeping conditions cool.
The temperature is a warm 26°C, meanwhile, the felt air temperature of which combines relative humidity and air temperature is computed to be a hot 31°C. The current temperature is a few degrees off the today's maximum of 30°C.

Weather radar - Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
Currently (04:52 +0530) it is 26°C in Pilapitiya. Feels-like temperature is 31°C.
What is the weather forecast for Pilapitiya for today?
Today, in Pilapitiya, stormy conditions in the morning may lead to occasional lightning and strong winds.
Will it rain today?
Light precipitation of 5mm is predicted. The possibility of rainfall is 62%.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 30°C, while the lowest temperature will be 27°C. The maximum heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 39°C.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 29.3°C in June. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 25.8°C.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Wednesday, in Pilapitiya, sunrise will be at 05:54 and sunset at 18:28 (+0530).
How many hours of daylight will Pilapitiya have today?
In Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka, today, there will be 12h and 34min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

Sunrise: 05:54
6h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 5km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
8h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 8km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 16km
10h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 10km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 74%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Visibility: 2km
12h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 22%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
14h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 13km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 21%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
16h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
18h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Sunset: 18:28
20h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 15km
22h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 8km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Today, a combination of primarily dull and occasionally thunderstorm-prone and wet weather is expected.
Rainfall is predicted from 8h to 11h. With light precipitation of 3mm, the most intense rain will be falling at 9h and 10h.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 30°C and the lowest temperature of 26°C. The feels-like temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 31°C and the highest temperature of 38°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 10h to 14h.
The high temperature is expected to be alike with June's usual value of 29.3°C. The minimum temperature will be also close to June's average low of 25.8°C.
Updated: Jun 17, 2025 @ 23:22:05 UTC
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Pilapitiya, Sri Lanka

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  • zh: Pilapitiya, 斯里兰卡
  • Latitude: 6.953082°
  • Longitude: 79.907376°
  • Elevation: 9 m
  • Current time: 04:52 +0530
  • Sunrise: 05:54 +0530
  • Sunset: 18:28 +0530
  • Timezone: Asia/Colombo
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