Weather forecast for todayPokunawatta, Sri Lanka
Weather forecast for today
Current condition 04:28 +0530
- 28°C
- Feels like:33°C
Cloudy
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 6km/hW 270°
- Humidity: 84%
- Dewpoint: 25°C
- Pressure: 1011.18mbar
- Visibility: 14.48km
- UV index: 0
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Currently, a uniform layer of clouds blankets the sky, making for a dim day.
The temperature is a temperate 28°C, meanwhile, the feels-like temperature of which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity is computed to be a humid 33°C. The current temperature is almost at the maximum expected 29°C for today.
The temperature is a temperate 28°C, meanwhile, the feels-like temperature of which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity is computed to be a humid 33°C. The current temperature is almost at the maximum expected 29°C for today.
Friday 23. Oct 2026
- 29°C
- 25°C
Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 89%
- Precipitation: 35mm
- Wind: 17km/hWSW 258°
- Humidity: 85%
- UV index: 8
- Sunrise: 05:54 +0530
- Sunset: 17:52 +0530
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On Friday, 23rd of October, rumbles of thunder are likely.
Intense precipitation of 35mm is anticipated for today. Day and night temperatures will present a subtle variation, fluctuating between a warm 29°C and a moderately hot 25°C.
The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is computed to be a torrid 36°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
The high is forecasted to coincide with October's normal of 28.8°C.
Sunrise will be at 05:54 and sunset at 17:52; the daylight will last for 11h and 57min.
Intense precipitation of 35mm is anticipated for today. Day and night temperatures will present a subtle variation, fluctuating between a warm 29°C and a moderately hot 25°C.
The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is computed to be a torrid 36°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
The high is forecasted to coincide with October's normal of 28.8°C.
Sunrise will be at 05:54 and sunset at 17:52; the daylight will last for 11h and 57min.
Hourly overview
Hourly temperatures
Warmest period: 10h - 14h 35°C.
Coldest period: 18h - 22h 31°C.
Coldest period: 18h - 22h 31°C.
Chance of precipitation
Highest chance: 6h 87%.
Hourly weather forecast
- 4h
- 27°C
- Feels like:32°C
Showers
- Precip. probability: 62%
- Precipitation: 1mm
- Wind: 7km/hW 271°
- Humidity: 85%
- Pressure: 1011mbar
- Visibility: 11km
- UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 05:54
- 6h
- 27°C
- Feels like:32°C
Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 87%
- Precipitation: 4mm
- Wind: 8km/hW 268°
- Humidity: 87%
- Pressure: 1012mbar
- Visibility: 2km
- UV index: 0
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- 8h
- 28°C
- Feels like:34°C
Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 80%
- Precipitation: 4mm
- Wind: 11km/hWSW 252°
- Humidity: 86%
- Pressure: 1013mbar
- Visibility: 2km
- UV index: 3
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- 10h
- 29°C
- Feels like:35°C
Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 74%
- Precipitation: 2mm
- Wind: 14km/hWSW 252°
- Humidity: 84%
- Pressure: 1013mbar
- Visibility: 2km
- UV index: 8
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- 12h
- 29°C
- Feels like:35°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 46%
- Precipitation: 1mm
- Wind: 17km/hWSW 256°
- Humidity: 84%
- Pressure: 1011mbar
- Visibility: 11km
- UV index: 6
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- 14h
- 29°C
- Feels like:35°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 47%
- Precipitation: 1mm
- Wind: 15km/hWSW 257°
- Humidity: 82%
- Pressure: 1009mbar
- Visibility: 11km
- UV index: 5
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- 16h
- 28°C
- Feels like:33°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 46%
- Precipitation: 1mm
- Wind: 14km/hWSW 257°
- Humidity: 85%
- Pressure: 1009mbar
- Visibility: 11km
- UV index: 1
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Sunset: 17:52
- 18h
- 27°C
- Feels like:31°C
Showers
- Precip. probability: 55%
- Precipitation: 1mm
- Wind: 13km/hW 260°
- Humidity: 89%
- Pressure: 1011mbar
- Visibility: 11km
- UV index: 0
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- 20h
- 26°C
- Feels like:31°C
Showers
- Precip. probability: 57%
- Precipitation: 2mm
- Wind: 11km/hW 268°
- Humidity: 92%
- Pressure: 1012mbar
- Visibility: 11km
- UV index: 0
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- 22h
- 26°C
- Feels like:31°C
Showers
- Precip. probability: 55%
- Precipitation: 1mm
- Wind: 10km/hW 270°
- Humidity: 94%
- Pressure: 1013mbar
- Visibility: 9km
- UV index: 0
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Today, in Pokunawatta, a combination of storm-filled, damp and gloomy weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is expected at 4h, and from 6h to 23h. With moderate precipitation of 5mm, most rainfall is expected at 7h.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 29°C and the lowest temperature of 26°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between a minimum of 31°C and a maximum of 35°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 9h to 14h.
The maximum temperature will be resembling October's average highest temperature of 28.8°C. The minimum temperature will be also alike with October's average low of 25.9°C.
Rainfall is expected at 4h, and from 6h to 23h. With moderate precipitation of 5mm, most rainfall is expected at 7h.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 29°C and the lowest temperature of 26°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between a minimum of 31°C and a maximum of 35°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 9h to 14h.
The maximum temperature will be resembling October's average highest temperature of 28.8°C. The minimum temperature will be also alike with October's average low of 25.9°C.
Updated: Oct 22, 2026 @ 22:58:54 UTC
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Frequently asked questions
The temperature at 04:28 +0530 is 28°C. Feels-like temperature is 33°C.
On Friday, in Pokunawatta, changing skies could spark thunderstorms.
Yes, it will rain today. Be wary - intense precipitation of 35mm is predicted.
Today, the maximum temperature will be 29°C, while the minimum temperature will be 25°C. The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is evaluated at 36°C.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 28.8°C in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 25.9°C.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature 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 will be at 05:54 and sunset at 17:52 (+0530).
In Pokunawatta, the length of the day today will be 11h and 57min.
Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka
- en: Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka
- es: Pokunawatta, Sri Lanka
- hr: Pokunawatta, Šri Lanka
- mk: Pokunawatta, Šri Lanka
- sr: Pokunawatta, Šri Lanka
- zh: Pokunawatta, 斯里兰卡
- Latitude: 6.047909°
- Longitude: 80.217840°
- Elevation: 18 m
- Current time: 04:28 +0530
- Sunrise: 05:54 +0530
- Sunset: 17:52 +0530
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
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