Weather forecast for todayPolpitimukalana, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 03:07 +0530

  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    26°C
Rain
Rain
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 5km/hNE 40°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Dewpoint: 25°C
  • Pressure: 1009.82mbar
  • Visibility: 6.44km
  • UV index: 0
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In Polpitimukalana, currently, steady rain is making roads wet and slippery.
Current rainfall is 2mm.
The temperature is a warm 26°C. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the maximum of 29°C for today.

Wednesday 21. Oct 2026

  • 29°C
  • 25°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 12km/hSW 227°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 05:56 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:53 +0530
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Today, in Polpitimukalana, unstable weather may lead to more thunderstorms.
With a high probability, light precipitation is expected. Temperature readings will slightly shift from a daytime peak of a moderately hot 29°C to a nighttime low of a warm 25°C.
The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is calculated to be a sweltering 37°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
The expected maximum temperature will closely reflect October's average high of 29.9°C.
Sunrise will be at 05:56 and sunset at 17:53; the daylight will last for 11h and 56min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 11h 35°C.
Coldest period: 3h - 5h 25°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 5h - 7h 80%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 4h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 77%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 4km/hNNE 33°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 4km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 05:56
  • 6h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hENE 77°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 4km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSSW 196°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 10h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 68%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 9km/hWSW 241°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 12h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 69%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 11km/hWSW 243°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 14h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 70%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 12km/hWSW 241°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 16h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 78%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWSW 236°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:53
  • 18h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 61%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSSW 199°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 6km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 66%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 7km/hSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 6km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 67%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 7km/hS 189°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, primarily unstable and occasionally rain-filled weather is expected.
Rainfall is forecasted at 3h, 4h, and from 9h to 23h. With light precipitation of 3mm, the most intense rain will be falling at 10h, and from 12h to 14h, and from 21h to 23h.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 25°C and a maximum of 29°C. The feels-like temperature will be between a minimum of 25°C and a maximum of 35°C. The hottest part of the day will be at 11h and 12h.
The high temperature is expected to be comparable to October's usual value of 29.9°C. The lowest temperature is also comparable to October's typical minimum of 25.1°C.
Updated: Oct 20, 2026 @ 21:37:44 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Yes, it rains now, and precipitation is 2mm.

The temperature at 03:07 +0530 is 26°C.

Today, unstable weather may lead to more thunderstorms.

Light precipitation of 4mm is forecasted. The chance of rainfall is high at 80%.

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 computed to be 37°C.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 29.9°C in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 25.1°C.

On Wednesday, in Polpitimukalana, sunrise will be at 05:56 and sunset at 17:53 (+0530).

In Polpitimukalana, the length of the day today will be 11h and 56min.