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

As spring 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; clearing shower; fresh sw/s'ly winds.

A dew point of 13.6 at 2am today means the temperature will feel like a comfortable 10 degrees. The relative humidity is 94 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 21, which is 3 degrees lower than yesterday's max.

Warmer conditions are expected on four of the next six days, with the mercury climbing above today's maximum on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

The chance of rain today is 30 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 8. There is a very high risk of harm from sun exposure. Skin can be damaged and burn quickly in today’s conditions. Experts suggest avoiding sun exposure around noon and keeping to the shade. General advice is to use eye protection, sunscreen and cover up.

Winds will be west-southwest around 18 km/h in the morning shifting to south around 26 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Saturday, October 26: Mostly sunny. SW/SE winds Min - 13. Max - 20.

Sunday, October 27: Mostly cloudy. NE winds tending NW Min - 11. Max - 26.

Monday, October 28: Partly cloudy. Possible shower. NW winds tending SW Min - 13. Max - 29.

Tuesday, October 29: Mostly cloudy. S'ly winds Min - 14. Max - 21.

Wednesday, October 30: Mostly cloudy. SW winds tending SE Min - 12. Max - 23.

Thursday, October 31: Partly cloudy. Late shower. NW winds tending E'ly Min - 14. Max - 24.

The previous Newcastle weather article can be viewed here.