Here's what you can expect with today's Ballarat 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 sunny; nw/n'ly winds.

At 3pm today, expect extremely dry conditions with a dew point of 3.3. The temperature feels like 7.2, which is much colder than it actually is. The relative humidity is 57 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 12, the same as 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 5 per cent.

Showers are more likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a medium (40 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 north around 7 km/h in the morning shifting to northwest around 13 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Saturday, July 19: Mostly cloudy. Late shower. Strong NE/NW winds Min - 2. Max - 10.

Sunday, July 20: Mostly cloudy. NW winds tending NE Min - 2. Max - 11.

Monday, July 21: Mostly sunny. Fresh NE winds Min - 2. Max - 10.

Tuesday, July 22: Mostly cloudy. Showers. Strong NE winds Min - 5. Max - 10.

Wednesday, July 23: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. NW winds Min - 2. Max - 11.

Thursday, July 24: Mostly cloudy. Fresh N'ly winds Min - 2. Max - 11.

The previous Ballarat weather article can be viewed here.