Here's what you can expect with today's Newcastle weather

As winter sets in what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.

Weather forecasts are updated on the hour, sourced from WeatherZone.

Today's forecast is mostly cloudy; showers, chance storm; w/sw winds.

A dew point of 11.4 at 3pm today means the temperature will feel like a comfortable 10.2 degrees. The relative humidity is 90 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 17, the same as yesterday's max.

Warmer conditions are expected on each of the next six days.

The chance of rain today is 80 per cent.

Showers are less likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a slight (30 per cent) chance of rain.

The UV index is predicted to be 2. While there is a low risk of harm from sun exposure. Experts suggest using eye protection, sunscreen and covering up, especially people with sensitive skin who burn easily.

Winds will be west-southwest around 11 km/h in the morning shifting to south-southwest around 17 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Saturday, July 19: Mostly sunny. SW winds Min - 8. Max - 20.

Sunday, July 20: Mostly sunny. W/SW winds Min - 5. Max - 19.

Monday, July 21: Mostly cloudy. Showers. NW winds tending SE Min - 7. Max - 19.

Tuesday, July 22: Mostly cloudy. NE winds Min - 8. Max - 21.

Wednesday, July 23: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. N/NW winds Min - 9. Max - 21.

Thursday, July 24: Mostly sunny. NW/SW winds Min - 9. Max - 21.

The previous Newcastle weather article can be viewed here.