Weather forecast for todayPuwakwetiya, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 14:38 +0530

  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 13km/hWSW 250°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Dewpoint: 26°C
  • Pressure: 1010.16mbar
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 6
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In Puwakwetiya, currently, mild cloud cover is present, keeping the day bright but not completely clear.
The temperature is a hot 31°C, meanwhile, the felt air temperature of which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity is appraised at a very hot 38°C. The current temperature is almost at the maximum expected 32°C for today.

Thursday 5. Nov 2026

  • 32°C
  • 24°C
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 57mm
  • Wind: 12km/hWSW 246°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 05:58 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:49 +0530
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On Thursday, in Puwakwetiya, expect thunderstorms intensifying with heavy rain and dangerous lightning.
Excessive precipitation of 57mm is expected for today. Temperatures are anticipated to peak at a hot 32°C and drop to a minimum of a warm 24°C.
The maximum heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is assessed at a dangerously hot 45°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
The high is forecasted to coincide with November's normal of 30.1°C.
Sunrise was at 05:58 and sunset will be at 17:49; the daylight will last for 11h and 52min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 15h 38°C.
Coldest hour: 21h 25°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 16h - 19h 100%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 15h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 49%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 13km/hWSW 255°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 16h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 11km/hWSW 244°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 17h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 5mm
  • Wind: 7km/hSW 225°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:49
  • 18h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 24mm
  • Wind: 6km/hESE 111°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 1km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 22mm
  • Wind: 4km/hESE 116°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 1km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 5km/hE 100°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 47%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 4km/hE 90°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 3km/hE 95°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 3km/hE 89°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 0h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    28°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hE 94°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 0
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For the rest of Thursday, a combination of lightning-active, rainy and gloomy weather is predicted.
Rainfall is anticipated from 15h to 21h. With severe precipitation of 24mm, most rainfall is expected at 18h.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 31°C and the lowest temperature of 25°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 38°C and the lowest temperature of 25°C. The hottest part of the day will be around 15h.
The maximum temperature will be consistent with the average high of 30.1°C in November. The lowest temperature is also similar to November's typical minimum of 24.5°C.
Updated: Nov 5, 2026 @ 09:08:54 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (14:38 +0530) is 31°C. Feels-like temperature is 38°C.

On Thursday, torrential rain and severe thunderstorms are anticipated.

Yes, it will rain today. Weather alert - destructive precipitation of 57mm is predicted.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 32°C, while the minimum temperature will be 24°C. The maximum heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 45°C.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 30.1°C in November. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 24.5°C.

On Thursday, in Puwakwetiya, sunrise was at 05:58 and sunset will be at 17:49 (+0530).

In Puwakwetiya, the length of the day today will be 11h and 52min.