Weather forecast for todayPokunawatta, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 11:13 +0530

  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Rain Shower
Rain Shower
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 14km/hWSW 240°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Dewpoint: 26°C
  • Pressure: 1012.53mbar
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 9
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At the moment, in Pokunawatta, occasional drizzles are mixing with brief rain showers.
The temperature is a temperate 29°C, meanwhile, the apparent temperature of which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity is computed to be a sizzling 35°C. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum 30°C for today.

Friday 23. Oct 2026

  • 30°C
  • 25°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 22mm
  • Wind: 16km/hWSW 258°
  • Humidity: 83%
  • UV index: 9
  • Sunrise: 05:54 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:52 +0530
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On Friday, in Pokunawatta, storm systems may continue to produce thunderstorms.
Increased precipitation is anticipated for today. Day and night temperatures will present a subtle variation, fluctuating between a hot 30°C and a temperate 25°C.
The maximum heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at a very hot 39°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.
This forecasted maximum temperature is expected to mirror October's typical high of 28.8°C.
Sunrise was at 05:54 and sunset will be at 17:52; the daylight will last for 11h and 57min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 11h - 13h 35°C.
Coldest period: 21h - 1h 30°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 15h 100%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 11h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 72%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 15km/hWSW 250°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 9
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  • 12h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 16km/hWSW 254°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 9
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  • 13h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 15km/hWSW 256°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 7
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  • 14h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 15km/hWSW 256°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 15h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 5mm
  • Wind: 15km/hW 259°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 16h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 86%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 15km/hW 263°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 17h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 71%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 13km/hWSW 259°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:52
  • 18h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 62%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 11km/hW 264°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 47%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 12km/hW 259°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 11km/hW 272°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 58%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 11km/hW 274°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 57%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 8km/hW 277°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 62%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 8km/hW 277°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Pokunawatta, a combination of lightning-active and rain-filled weather is expected.
Rainfall is anticipated throughout the entire day, with precipitation varying from a minimal 1mm to a maximum of 5mm. With moderate precipitation of 5mm, most rainfall is expected at 15h.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 26°C and the highest temperature of 29°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between a maximum of 35°C and a minimum of 30°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 11h to 15h.
The high temperature is expected to be in line with October's usual value of 28.8°C. The night temperature will be also in line with the standard October low of 25.9°C.
Updated: Oct 23, 2026 @ 05:43:17 UTC
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

At 11:13 +0530, the temperature is 29°C. Feels-like temperature is 35°C.

On Friday, unstable skies bring the chance of thunderstorms.

Substantial precipitation of 22mm is forecasted with a high probability.

Today, the highest temperature will be 30°C, while the lowest temperature will be 25°C. The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is assessed at 39°C.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 28.8°C in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 25.9°C.

On Friday, in Pokunawatta, sunrise was at 05:54 and sunset will be at 17:52 (+0530).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 57min.