Weather forecast for today
Mawanella, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Sunday, 18. May

Thundershowers
05:49

18:19
+0530
Thundershowers
29°C / 24°C
  • Wind: 11km/h SW
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 10mm
  • UV index: 5
On Sunday, in Mawanella, instability in the atmosphere may trigger thundershowers.
The likelihood of rain for today is high. However, precipitation will be light. The day will observe a moderate high of a warm 29°C, subtly differing from a low of a moderately hot 24°C.
The maximum heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be a sizzling 38°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 forecasted peak temperature will reflect the average May high of 30.1°C.
Sunrise was at 05:49 and sunset will be at 18:19; the daylight will last for 12h and 30min.

Current condition

Light Rain
14:44 +0530
Light Rain
  • 28°C
  • Feels like: 34°C
  • Wind: 11km/h SSW
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Dewpoint: 26°C
  • Pressure: 1006.1mbar
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11.27km
  • UV index: 3
Currently, in Mawanella, faint rain showers are drifting in from the clouds above.
Rainfall is insignificant.
The temperature is a warm 28°C, meanwhile, the real-feel temperature of which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity is computed to be a humid 34°C. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's expected 29°C.

Weather radar - Mawanella, Sri Lanka

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

Frequently asked questions

Does it rain currently?
Currently, it rains, but precipitation is minimal.
What is the temperature now?
The temperature at 14:44 +0530 is 28°C. Feels-like temperature is 34°C.
What is the weather forecast for Mawanella for today?
Today, in Mawanella, brief thunder-rain episodes are anticipated.
Will it rain today?
Light precipitation of 10mm is forecasted. The possibility of rainfall is high at 100%.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 29°C, while the lowest temperature will be 24°C. The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is evaluated at 38°C.
The highest temperature today will be in line with the average maximum temperature in May. The lowest temperature will be moderately higher than the average low of 21.8°C.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Sunday, in Mawanella, sunrise was at 05:49 and sunset will be at 18:19 (+0530).
How long is the day today?
In Mawanella, Sri Lanka, today, there will be 12h and 30min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

15h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 10km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1005mbar
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 88%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 10km
16h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Thundershowers
Thundershowers
  • Wind: 8km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1005mbar
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Visibility: 2km
17h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 8km/h SW
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Visibility: 2km
18h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 8km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Precip. probability: 98%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Visibility: 2km
Sunset: 18:19
19h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 6km/h S
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Precip. probability: 71%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Visibility: 8km
20h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 5km/h S
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Precip. probability: 52%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11km
21h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 6km/h S
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Precip. probability: 48%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11km
22h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    28°C
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 5km/h S
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Precip. probability: 37%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11km
23h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    28°C
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Wind: 6km/h S
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Precip. probability: 34%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 15km
0h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    28°C
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Wind: 7km/h SSE
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Precip. probability: 33%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 12km
For the rest of the day, primarily showery and occasionally thunderstorm-prone weather is forecasted.
Rain is expected for the rest of the day, with precipitation varying from a minimal 1mm to a maximum of 3mm. The most intense rain will be falling at 16h and 17h.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 25°C and a maximum of 28°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between a maximum of 34°C and a minimum of 25°C. The warmest part of the day is expected around 15h.
Today, the forecasted high aligns consistent with the average peak in May. Today, expect the temperature to dip to a level also moderately higher than the average May low.
Updated: May 18, 2025 @ 09:14:45 UTC
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Mawanella, Sri Lanka

  • en: Mawanella, Sri Lanka
  • es: Mawanella, Sri Lanka
  • hr: Mavanella, Šri Lanka
  • sr: Mavanella, Šri Lanka
  • zh: 马沃内勒, 斯里兰卡
  • Latitude: 7.248126°
  • Longitude: 80.446559°
  • Elevation: 216 m
  • Current time: 14:44 +0530
  • Sunrise: 05:49 +0530
  • Sunset: 18:19 +0530
  • Timezone: Asia/Colombo
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