Weather forecast for today
Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Monday, 28. Apr

Thunderstorms
05:51

18:13
+0530
Thunderstorms
32°C / 24°C
  • Wind: 14km/h SSW
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 99%
  • Precipitation: 5mm
  • UV index: 5
On Monday, in Kataragama, thunderstorm risks remain elevated.
The likelihood of rainfall for today is high. However, precipitation will be light. Temperatures are expected to peak at a hot 32°C and drop to a minimum of a moderately hot 24°C.
The maximum heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at a burning hot 45°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.
April's standard high of 31.1°C is anticipated to be reached during the day.
Sunrise was at 05:51 and sunset will be at 18:13; the daylight will last for 12h and 22min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy
14:50 +0530
Partly Cloudy
  • 31°C
  • Feels like: 38°C
  • Wind: 14km/h SSW
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Dewpoint: 26°C
  • Pressure: 1007.11mbar
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 6
At the moment, the sky is a mix of clouds and sunshine.
The temperature is a blazing 31°C, while the real-feel temperature, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, is assessed at a torrid 38°C. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum anticipated 32°C for today.

Weather radar - Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
At 14:50 +0530, the temperature is 31°C. Feels-like temperature is 38°C.
What is the weather forecast for Kataragama for today?
On Monday, in Kataragama, the potential for thunderstorms remains.
Will it rain today in Kataragama?
Light precipitation of 5mm is predicted in Kataragama. The possibility of rainfall is high at 99%.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 32°C, while the lowest temperature will be 24°C. The maximum heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 45°C.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 31.1°C in April. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 26°C.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Monday, in Kataragama, sunrise was at 05:51 and sunset will be at 18:13 (+0530).
How long is the day today?
In Kataragama, the length of the day today will be 12h and 22min.

Hourly weather forecast

15h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 14km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 59%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Visibility: 2km
16h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 13km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 97%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Visibility: 10km
17h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 10km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 65%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 10km
18h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 7km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 59%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 10km
Sunset: 18:13
19h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
20h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
21h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 5km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 15km
22h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4km/h W
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Precip. probability: 23%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 15km
23h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 13km
0h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 5km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 13km
For the rest of Monday, a combination of overcast and storm-filled weather is forecasted.
Rainfall is predicted practically for the rest of the day. With light precipitation of 3mm, most rainfall is expected at 15h.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 25°C and a maximum of 30°C. The feels-like temperature will be between a maximum of 38°C and a minimum of 29°C. The hottest part of the day will be at 15h and 16h.
The forecasted high will be in line with the typical April maximum of 31.1°C. The expected low will be also comparable to the average minimum in April, which is 26°C.
April typically records the highest temperatures in Kataragama, averaging 31.1°C for highs and 26°C for lows.
Updated: Apr 28, 2025 @ 09:20:54 UTC
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Kataragama, Sri Lanka

  • en: Kataragama, Sri Lanka
  • es: Kataragama, Sri Lanka
  • hr: Kataragama, Šri Lanka
  • sr: Kataragama, Šri Lanka
  • zh: 卡特勒格默, 斯里兰卡
  • Latitude: 6.414210°
  • Longitude: 81.334441°
  • Elevation: 48 m
  • Current time: 14:50 +0530
  • Sunrise: 05:51 +0530
  • Sunset: 18:13 +0530
  • Timezone: Asia/Colombo
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