Weather forecast for todayPolpitimukalana, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 08:52 +0530

  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 5km/hW 260°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Dewpoint: 26°C
  • Pressure: 1012.19mbar
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 4
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In Polpitimukalana, at the moment, the sky remains mainly cloudy, with little sunshine peeking through.
The temperature is a moderately hot 28°C, and the feels-like temperature of which combines air temperature and relative humidity comes in at assessed at a tropical 34°C. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum of today's 30°C.

Wednesday 21. Oct 2026

  • 30°C
  • 24°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 40mm
  • Wind: 11km/hSW 232°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 05:56 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:53 +0530
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On Wednesday, 21st of October, unstable weather may lead to more thunderstorms.
Intense precipitation of 40mm is expected for today. The temperature will vary between a maximum of a humid 30°C and a minimum of a warm 24°C.
The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is appraised at a steamy 39°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.
Expect temperatures to reach October's average high of 29.9°C.
Sunrise was at 05:56 and sunset will be at 17:53; the daylight will last for 11h and 56min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 11h 36°C.
Coldest period: 21h - 23h 29°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 11h - 13h 100%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 9h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 65%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 7km/hSW 227°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 10h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSW 235°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 8
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  • 11h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWSW 237°
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 9
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  • 12h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 11km/hWSW 241°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 13h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 11km/hWSW 241°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 14h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 5mm
  • Wind: 11km/hWSW 241°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 15h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 97%
  • Precipitation: 5mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWSW 238°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 9km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 16h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 75%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 9km/hSW 236°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 17h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 72%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSW 219°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:53
  • 18h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 71%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSSW 195°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 64%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 8km/hS 184°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 64%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 7km/hS 188°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 6km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 57%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 7km/hS 169°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 6km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 67%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 7km/hSSE 168°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 51%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 7km/hS 177°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 6km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Polpitimukalana, primarily turbulent and occasionally rain-soaked weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is predicted from 10h to 23h. The most intense rain will be falling at 14h and 15h.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 25°C and a maximum of 29°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 29°C and the highest temperature of 36°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 10h to 13h.
The maximum temperature will be consistent with the average high of 29.9°C in October. The expected low will be also close to the average minimum in October, which is 25.1°C.
Updated: Oct 21, 2026 @ 03:22:41 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 08:52 +0530, the temperature is 28°C. Feels-like temperature is 34°C.

On Wednesday, electrical storms are a possibility.

Yes, it will rain today. Be wary - intense precipitation of 40mm is forecasted.

Today, the maximum temperature in Polpitimukalana will be 30°C, while the minimum temperature will be 24°C. The maximum heat index, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, is evaluated at 39°C.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum 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 was at 05:56 and sunset will be at 17:53 (+0530).

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