Weather forecast for todayPokunawatta, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 00:58 +0530

  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hW 270°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Dewpoint: 25°C
  • Pressure: 1012.19mbar
  • Visibility: 11.27km
  • UV index: 0
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In Pokunawatta, currently, a thick, uninterrupted layer of clouds is hanging overhead.
The temperature is a temperate 28°C, the real-feel temperature, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, registers as estimated at a hot 33°C. The current temperature is almost at the maximum expected 29°C for today.

Friday 23. Oct 2026

  • 29°C
  • 25°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 56%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 17km/hWSW 254°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 05:54 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:52 +0530
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On Friday, in Pokunawatta, scattered thunderstorms may occur, especially in the afternoon, bringing periods of rain and lightning.
Minimal precipitation is forecasted for today. The day will observe a moderate high of a temperate 29°C, subtly differing from a low of a moderately hot 25°C.
The maximum heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at a sizzling 36°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.
The predicted daytime maximum should align with the typical October high 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 - 13h 35°C.
Coldest hour: 4h 30°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 56%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 2h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hW 271°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 12km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 4h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 7km/hW 277°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 05:54
  • 6h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hW 270°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 13km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Precip. probability: 33%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 12km/hWSW 251°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 10h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 42%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 14km/hWSW 247°
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 12h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 52%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 17km/hWSW 254°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 14h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 38%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 15km/hWSW 256°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 16h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 51%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 13km/hWSW 254°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 1
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Sunset: 17:52
  • 18h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 57%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 13km/hWSW 257°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 56%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 11km/hW 266°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 56%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 11km/hW 264°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of rain-filled, dull and thunderstorm-prone weather is expected.
Rainfall is expected from 8h to 23h. With light precipitation of 2mm, the most intense rain will be falling at 10h, 15h and 21h.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 29°C and a minimum of 26°C. The feels-like temperature will be between the highest temperature of 36°C and the lowest temperature of 30°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 9h to 14h.
The highest temperature will be consistent with October's average maximum of 28.8°C. The lowest temperature is also alike with October's typical minimum of 25.9°C.
Updated: Oct 22, 2026 @ 19:28:14 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 00:58 +0530, the temperature is 28°C. Feels-like temperature is 33°C.

Today, expect scattered thunderstorms with occasional breaks in the rain.

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

Today, the highest temperature will be 29°C, while the lowest temperature will be 25°C. The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is calculated to be 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.

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.