Weather forecast for todayVankalai, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 07:35 +0530

  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 10km/hWNW 290°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Dewpoint: 26°C
  • Pressure: 1012.19mbar
  • Visibility: 14.48km
  • UV index: 1
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At the moment, in Vankalai, heavy clouds are lingering, creating a dull and gray atmosphere.
Rainfall is minimal.
The temperature is a warm 28°C, and the feels-like temperature of which combines relative humidity and air temperature comes in at appraised at a humid 34°C. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the highest temperature for today.

Tuesday 20. Oct 2026

  • 31°C
  • 25°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 99%
  • Precipitation: 21mm
  • Wind: 15km/hNW 311°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 05:58 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:52 +0530
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Today, in Vankalai, scattered thunderstorms are expected, with the potential for brief but intense rain and lightning.
Elevated precipitation of 21mm is predicted. Temperature span will be from a high of a tropical 31°C to a low of a temperate 25°C.
The maximum heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at a scorching 42°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Forecasts show the temperature expected to reach the usual October high of 30°C.
Sunrise was at 05:58 and sunset will be at 17:52; the daylight will last for 11h and 54min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 14h 39°C.
Coldest hour: 0h 31°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 10h 88%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 8h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 74%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 9km/hWNW 291°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 9h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 56%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 11km/hWNW 301°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 10h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 88%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 13km/hNW 304°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 11h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 93%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 14km/hNW 305°
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 12h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 64%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 14km/hNW 310°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 13h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 42%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 15km/hNW 318°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 14h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 15km/hNW 317°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 15h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 42%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 13km/hNW 315°
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 16h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 38%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 13km/hNNW 328°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 17h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 39%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 9km/hNNW 337°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • 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: 43%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 9km/hNNE 16°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 44%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 9km/hNNE 27°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 56%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 7km/hENE 73°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 57%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 6km/hNNE 26°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 42%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 4km/hNE 55°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 47%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 4km/hSW 225°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Vankalai, a combination of lightning-active, rain-soaked and cloud-filled weather is anticipated.
Rain is expected from 8h to 12h, and from 15h to 23h. With light precipitation of 3mm, most rainfall is expected at 11h.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 30°C and the lowest temperature of 27°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 32°C and the highest temperature of 39°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 10h to 15h.
The highest temperature will be alike with October's average maximum of 30°C. The temperature low is forecasted to be also in line with the usual October value of 26.6°C.
Updated: Oct 20, 2026 @ 02:05:52 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Momentarily, it rains, but precipitation is minimal.

Currently (07:35 +0530) it is 28°C in Vankalai. Feels-like temperature is 34°C.

On Tuesday, in Vankalai, scattered thunderstorms are expected, with a chance of lightning and gusty winds.

Increased precipitation of 21mm is forecasted with a high probability.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 31°C, while the minimum temperature will be 25°C. The maximum heat index, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is estimated at 42°C.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum 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 was at 05:58 and sunset will be at 17:52 (+0530).

In Vankalai, today, there will be 11h and 54min of daylight.