Weather forecast for todayVankalai, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 03:01 +0530

  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hW 260°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Dewpoint: 26°C
  • Pressure: 1010.16mbar
  • Visibility: 14.48km
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, the weather is gloomy with extensive cloud cover.
The temperature is a temperate 27°C, the feels-like temperature, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, registers as computed to be a humid 32°C. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the maximum of 30°C for the day.

Tuesday 20. Oct 2026

  • 30°C
  • 25°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 79%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 14km/hNW 310°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 05:58 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:52 +0530
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On Tuesday, in Vankalai, scattered thunderstorms may occur, especially in the afternoon, bringing periods of rain and lightning.
Minimal precipitation is predicted for today. A slight temperature fluctuation is anticipated, ranging from a high of a blazing 30°C to a low of a warm 25°C.
The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is calculated to be a sweltering 39°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. 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 anticipated daytime maximum should align with the typical October high of 30°C.
Sunrise will be at 05:58 and sunset at 17:52; the daylight will last for 11h and 54min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 11h - 13h 38°C.
Minimum temperature: 32°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 3h 97%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 4h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 9km/hWNW 286°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 05:58
  • 6h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 66%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWNW 285°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 79%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 11km/hWNW 294°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 10h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 48%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 13km/hNW 305°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 12h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 14km/hNW 314°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 14h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 14km/hNW 314°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 16h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 44%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 11km/hNNW 331°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:52
  • 18h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 44%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 8km/hN 4°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 48%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 6km/hNE 43°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 53%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 5km/hNE 34°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Vankalai, a combination of storm-filled, rain-soaked and gloomy weather is predicted.
Rain is expected practically throughout the entire day. With light precipitation of 3mm, most rainfall is expected at 3h.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 27°C and a maximum of 30°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between a maximum of 38°C and a minimum of 31°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 11h to 15h.
The maximum temperature will be resembling the average high of 30°C in October. The temperature low is forecasted to be also in line with the usual October value of 26.6°C.
Updated: Oct 19, 2026 @ 21:31:21 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 03:01 +0530 in Vankalai is 27°C. Feels-like temperature is 32°C.

On Tuesday, expect scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon, along with possible lightning and gusty winds.

There is a high likelihood of rainfall, but precipitation will be minimal.

Today, the highest temperature will be 30°C, while the lowest temperature will be 25°C. The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is assessed at 39°C.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 30°C in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 26.6°C.

On Tuesday, in Vankalai, sunrise will be at 05:58 and sunset at 17:52 (+0530).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 54min.