Here's what you can expect with today's Macedon Ranges 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/ne winds.

At 7am today, expect extremely dry conditions with a dew point of 2.6. The temperature feels like 2.2, which is much colder than it actually is. The relative humidity is 81 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 16, which is 3 degrees 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 10 per cent.

Showers are more likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a medium (60 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-northeast around 9 km/h in the morning shifting to north around 9 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Friday, July 25: Mostly cloudy. Late shower. NE winds Min - 6. Max - 14.

Saturday, July 26: Mostly cloudy. Rain at times. Fresh NE winds Min - 9. Max - 14.

Sunday, July 27: Mostly cloudy. Showers, chance storm. NE/NW winds Min - 9. Max - 15.

Monday, July 28: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. W'ly winds Min - 9. Max - 15.

Tuesday, July 29: Mostly cloudy. Rain periods. NW/SW winds Min - 6. Max - 14.

Wednesday, July 30: Mostly cloudy. Showers. NW winds tending SW Min - 6. Max - 14.

The previous Macedon Ranges weather article can be viewed here.