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 partly cloudy; possible shower; nw/sw winds.

A dew point of 13.1 at 12pm today means the temperature will feel like a comfortable 16.4 degrees. The relative humidity is 73 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 21, which is 1 degree higher than yesterday's max.

Today's maximum is the highest the mercury will climb over the next seven days, according to the forecast.

The chance of rain today is 50 per cent.

Showers are less likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a slim (5 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 northwest around 6 km/h in the morning shifting to west-northwest around 11 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Thursday, July 24: Sunny. NW/SW winds Min - 5. Max - 18.

Friday, July 25: Mostly sunny. NW winds tending E'ly Min - 4. Max - 19.

Saturday, July 26: Mostly cloudy. Rain at times. NE winds Min - 9. Max - 19.

Sunday, July 27: Mostly sunny. Fresh NW winds Min - 9. Max - 18.

Monday, July 28: Mostly sunny. Fresh NW winds Min - 9. Max - 18.

Tuesday, July 29: Mostly cloudy. Late shower. NW winds Min - 6. Max - 18.

The previous Newcastle weather article can be viewed here.