Weather forecast for today
Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, 24. Apr

Isolated Thunderstorms
05:54

18:21
+0530
Isolated Thunderstorms
33°C / 28°C
  • Wind: 22km/h SSW
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 32%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • UV index: 11
Today, in Jaffna, expect widely scattered thunderstorms throughout the region.
Minimal precipitation is expected. A slight temperature fluctuation is forecasted, ranging from a high of a blazing 33°C to a low of a temperate 28°C.
The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is evaluated at a searing 47°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Anticipated temperatures are trending a few degrees higher than April's climate norm of 30.4°C.
Sunrise was at 05:54 and sunset will be at 18:21; the daylight will last for 12h and 27min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy
08:19 +0530
Partly Cloudy
  • 31°C
  • Feels like: 40°C
  • Wind: 19km/h SSW
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Dewpoint: 27°C
  • Pressure: 1009.14mbar
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 14.48km
  • UV index: 3
In Jaffna, currently, some clouds are present, but there are still breaks of sunshine.
The temperature is a blazing 31°C, and the apparent temperature of which combines relative humidity and air temperature comes in at evaluated at a blisteringly hot 40°C. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum anticipated 33°C for today.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in Jaffna now?
The temperature at 08:19 +0530 in Jaffna is 31°C. Feels-like temperature is 40°C.
What is the weather forecast for Jaffna for today?
On Thursday, random storm activity is expected as conditions remain unstable.
Will it rain today?
Today, there is a low chance of minimal precipitation in Jaffna.
What will be the highest temperature today in Jaffna?
Today, the highest temperature will be 33°C, while the lowest temperature will be 28°C. The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is computed to be 47°C.
The highest temperature will be a few degrees higher than the average maximum of 30.4°C in April. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 28.1°C.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Thursday, in Jaffna, sunrise was at 05:54 and sunset will be at 18:21 (+0530).
How many hours of daylight will Jaffna have today?
Today, the daylight will last for 12h and 27min.

Hourly weather forecast

8h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    41°C
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Wind: 20km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 5km
9h
  • 32°C
  • Feels like:
    42°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 20km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 32%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 5km
10h
  • 32°C
  • Feels like:
    42°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 20km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 31%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 5km
11h
  • 32°C
  • Feels like:
    43°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 22km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 32%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 14km
12h
  • 32°C
  • Feels like:
    43°C
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Wind: 21km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
13h
  • 33°C
  • Feels like:
    44°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 21km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Precip. probability: 30%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 14km
14h
  • 33°C
  • Feels like:
    44°C
Sunny
Sunny
  • Wind: 21km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1005mbar
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
15h
  • 32°C
  • Feels like:
    43°C
Sunny
Sunny
  • Wind: 20km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1005mbar
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
16h
  • 32°C
  • Feels like:
    42°C
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Wind: 22km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1005mbar
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
17h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    41°C
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Wind: 22km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1005mbar
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
18h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    40°C
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Wind: 22km/h S
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Sunset: 18:21
19h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    40°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 22km/h S
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
20h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 22km/h S
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
21h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 22km/h S
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 5km
22h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    39°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 22km/h S
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 5km
23h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 21km/h S
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 5km
Today, a combination of clear, cloudy and stormy weather is forecasted.
With minimal precipitation of 1mm, rainfall is anticipated from 9h to 11h.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 33°C and a minimum of 30°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between a minimum of 38°C and a maximum of 44°C. The hottest part of the day will be at 13h and 14h.
The high will be relatively higher than the normal maximum of 30.4°C for April. The minimum temperature will be also similar to April's average low of 28.1°C.
April stands out as the hottest month in Jaffna, with an average high-temperature of 30.4°C and a low of 28.1°C.
Updated: Apr 24, 2025 @ 02:49:45 UTC
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Jaffna, Sri Lanka

  • en: Jaffna, Sri Lanka
  • es: Jaffna, Sri Lanka
  • hr: Jafna, Šri Lanka
  • sr: Jafna, Šri Lanka
  • zh: 贾夫纳, 斯里兰卡
  • Latitude: 9.661498°
  • Longitude: 80.025547°
  • Elevation: 10 m
  • Current time: 08:19 +0530
  • Sunrise: 05:54 +0530
  • Sunset: 18:21 +0530
  • Timezone: Asia/Colombo
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