Weather forecast for todayVelanai, Sri Lanka
Weather forecast for today
Current condition 09:27 +0530
- 28°C
- Feels like:36°C
Showers in the Vicinity
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 11km/hNW 310°
- Humidity: 92%
- Dewpoint: 27°C
- Pressure: 1012.87mbar
- Visibility: 14.48km
- UV index: 5
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At the moment, localized showers are present just outside the area.
The temperature is a warm 28°C, meanwhile, the apparent temperature of which combines air temperature and relative humidity is calculated to be a fiery hot 36°C. The current temperature is almost at the maximum predicted 30°C for today.
The temperature is a warm 28°C, meanwhile, the apparent temperature of which combines air temperature and relative humidity is calculated to be a fiery hot 36°C. The current temperature is almost at the maximum predicted 30°C for today.
Tuesday 20. Oct 2026
- 30°C
- 26°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 68%
- Precipitation: 16mm
- Wind: 19km/hNNW 340°
- Humidity: 87%
- UV index: 7
- Sunrise: 05:58 +0530
- Sunset: 17:51 +0530
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Today, on Tuesday, 20th of October, scattered thunderstorms are likely, with brief breaks between the stormy periods.
With a high probability, moderate precipitation is expected. Temperature is anticipated to reach a high of a hot 30°C during the day, slightly dropping to a low of a warm 26°C at night.
The maximum heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at a torridly hot 40°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
October's typical peak of 29.2°C is forecasted to be mirrored in the day’s high.
Sunrise was at 05:58 and sunset will be at 17:51; the daylight will last for 11h and 53min.
With a high probability, moderate precipitation is expected. Temperature is anticipated to reach a high of a hot 30°C during the day, slightly dropping to a low of a warm 26°C at night.
The maximum heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at a torridly hot 40°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
October's typical peak of 29.2°C is forecasted to be mirrored in the day’s high.
Sunrise was at 05:58 and sunset will be at 17:51; the daylight will last for 11h and 53min.
Hourly overview
Hourly temperatures
Warmest hour: 13h 38°C.
Coldest period: 19h - 23h 33°C.
Coldest period: 19h - 23h 33°C.
Chance of precipitation
Highest chance: 9h 71%.
Hourly weather forecast
- 9h
- 28°C
- Feels like:36°C
Showers
- Precip. probability: 71%
- Precipitation: 1mm
- Wind: 13km/hNW 320°
- Humidity: 92%
- Pressure: 1012mbar
- Visibility: 11km
- UV index: 5
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- 10h
- 29°C
- Feels like:36°C
Showers
- Precip. probability: 42%
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 16km/hNW 323°
- Humidity: 90%
- Pressure: 1012mbar
- Visibility: 11km
- UV index: 5
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- 11h
- 29°C
- Feels like:37°C
Few Showers
- Precip. probability: 45%
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 17km/hNNW 327°
- Humidity: 88%
- Pressure: 1011mbar
- Visibility: 15km
- UV index: 6
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- 12h
- 30°C
- Feels like:38°C
Cloudy
- Precip. probability: 17%
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 19km/hNNW 329°
- Humidity: 86%
- Pressure: 1010mbar
- Visibility: 16km
- UV index: 6
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- 13h
- 30°C
- Feels like:38°C
Cloudy
- Precip. probability: 17%
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 17km/hNNW 334°
- Humidity: 84%
- Pressure: 1009mbar
- Visibility: 16km
- UV index: 7
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- 14h
- 30°C
- Feels like:38°C
Cloudy
- Precip. probability: 18%
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 16km/hNNW 344°
- Humidity: 83%
- Pressure: 1008mbar
- Visibility: 16km
- UV index: 5
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- 15h
- 29°C
- Feels like:37°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 30%
- Precipitation: 1mm
- Wind: 15km/hN 352°
- Humidity: 85%
- Pressure: 1008mbar
- Visibility: 16km
- UV index: 2
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- 16h
- 29°C
- Feels like:36°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 34%
- Precipitation: 2mm
- Wind: 14km/hN 1°
- Humidity: 87%
- Pressure: 1008mbar
- Visibility: 14km
- UV index: 1
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- 17h
- 29°C
- Feels like:36°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 40%
- Precipitation: 1mm
- Wind: 14km/hN 8°
- Humidity: 88%
- Pressure: 1009mbar
- Visibility: 11km
- UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:51
- 18h
- 28°C
- Feels like:34°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 53%
- Precipitation: 2mm
- Wind: 14km/hNNE 19°
- Humidity: 91%
- Pressure: 1010mbar
- Visibility: 11km
- UV index: 0
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- 19h
- 28°C
- Feels like:33°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 50%
- Precipitation: 2mm
- Wind: 12km/hNNE 27°
- Humidity: 92%
- Pressure: 1010mbar
- Visibility: 11km
- UV index: 0
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- 20h
- 28°C
- Feels like:34°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 46%
- Precipitation: 1mm
- Wind: 13km/hNNE 15°
- Humidity: 91%
- Pressure: 1011mbar
- Visibility: 11km
- UV index: 0
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- 21h
- 27°C
- Feels like:33°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 40%
- Precipitation: 1mm
- Wind: 13km/hNNE 16°
- Humidity: 93%
- Pressure: 1011mbar
- Visibility: 11km
- UV index: 0
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- 22h
- 28°C
- Feels like:33°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 46%
- Precipitation: 1mm
- Wind: 11km/hNNE 16°
- Humidity: 91%
- Pressure: 1011mbar
- Visibility: 11km
- UV index: 0
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- 23h
- 27°C
- Feels like:33°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 38%
- Precipitation: 1mm
- Wind: 11km/hN 9°
- Humidity: 93%
- Pressure: 1010mbar
- Visibility: 11km
- UV index: 0
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Today, in Velanai, a combination of lightning-active, damp and cloudy weather is forecasted.
Rain is expected practically for the rest of the day. The most intense rain will be falling at 16h, 18h and 19h.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 27°C and a maximum of 30°C. The feels-like temperature will be between a maximum of 38°C and a minimum of 33°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 12h to 14h.
The high temperature is expected to be in line with October's usual value of 29.2°C. The temperature low is forecasted to be also alike with the usual October value of 27.7°C.
Rain is expected practically for the rest of the day. The most intense rain will be falling at 16h, 18h and 19h.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 27°C and a maximum of 30°C. The feels-like temperature will be between a maximum of 38°C and a minimum of 33°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 12h to 14h.
The high temperature is expected to be in line with October's usual value of 29.2°C. The temperature low is forecasted to be also alike with the usual October value of 27.7°C.
Updated: Oct 20, 2026 @ 03:57:43 UTC
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Frequently asked questions
The temperature at 09:27 +0530 is 28°C. Feels-like temperature is 36°C.
On Tuesday, in Velanai, scattered thunderstorms are expected, and a few may bring strong wind gusts.
With a probability of 68%, moderate precipitation of 16mm is predicted.
Today, the highest temperature will be 30°C, while the lowest temperature will be 26°C. The maximum heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 40°C.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 29.2°C in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 27.7°C.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 29.2°C in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 27.7°C.
On Tuesday, in Velanai, sunrise was at 05:58 and sunset will be at 17:51 (+0530).
In Velanai, the length of the day today will be 11h and 53min.
Velanai, Sri Lanka
- en: Velanai, Sri Lanka
- es: Velanai, Sri Lanka
- hr: Velanaj, Šri Lanka
- mk: Velanaj, Šri Lanka
- sr: Velanaj, Šri Lanka
- zh: 韦勒奈岛, 斯里兰卡
- Latitude: 9.637240°
- Longitude: 79.901078°
- Elevation: 8 m
- Current time: 09:27 +0530
- Sunrise: 05:58 +0530
- Sunset: 17:51 +0530
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
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