Weather forecast for todayWewala West, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 01:14 +0530

  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Thunderstorm
Thunderstorm
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 5km/hWNW 290°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Dewpoint: 25°C
  • Pressure: 1010.5mbar
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, an ongoing thunderstorm is producing strong winds, heavy rain, and persistent thunder.
Rainfall is insignificant.
The temperature is a warm 26°C, and the apparent temperature of which combines air temperature and relative humidity comes in at calculated to be a tropical 31°C. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the today's maximum of 29°C.

Wednesday 21. Oct 2026

  • 29°C
  • 25°C
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 37mm
  • Wind: 14km/hWSW 251°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 05:56 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:53 +0530
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On Wednesday, in Wewala West, scattered thunderstorms could bring locally heavy downpours and gusty winds.
Intense precipitation of 37mm is anticipated for today. Day and night temperatures will subtly differ, ranging from a peak of a warm 29°C to a low of a moderately hot 25°C.
The maximum heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at a very hot 37°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.
The temperature will be in line with October's average maximum of 29.6°C.
Sunrise will be at 05:56 and sunset at 17:53; the daylight will last for 11h and 56min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 10h - 13h 34°C.
Coldest hour: 4h 25°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 4h 100%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 2h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 6mm
  • Wind: 5km/hNW 323°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 8km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 4h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 5mm
  • Wind: 5km/hN 357°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 6km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 05:56
  • 6h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 8mm
  • Wind: 5km/hNE 38°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 1km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 76%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 6km/hWSW 238°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 10h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 56%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 9km/hWSW 252°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 12h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 72%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 13km/hWSW 247°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 14h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 73%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 14km/hWSW 244°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 16h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 76%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 11km/hWSW 247°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:53
  • 18h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 79%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 9km/hSW 222°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 73%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 9km/hSW 225°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 72%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 7km/hSW 224°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, primarily stormy and occasionally rain-soaked weather is anticipated.
Rain is expected throughout the entire day, with precipitation varying from a minimal 1mm to a maximum of 8mm. With moderate precipitation of 8mm, most rainfall is expected at 6h.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 25°C and a maximum of 29°C. The feels-like temperature will be between a minimum of 25°C and a maximum of 35°C. The hottest part of the day will be around 11h.
The high temperature is expected to be comparable to October's usual value of 29.6°C. The minimum temperature will be also close to October's average low of 25.5°C.
Updated: Oct 20, 2026 @ 19:44:39 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently, it rains, but precipitation is minimal.

The current temperature (01:14 +0530) is 26°C. Feels-like temperature is 31°C.

Today, heavy downpours, thunder, and lightning are expected through the day.

Yes, it will rain today. Be wary - intense precipitation of 37mm is expected.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 29°C, while the minimum temperature will be 25°C. The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is calculated to be 37°C.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 29.6°C in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 25.5°C.

On Wednesday, in Wewala West, sunrise will be at 05:56 and sunset at 17:53 (+0530).

In Wewala West, today, there will be 11h and 56min of daylight.