Parkes, New South Wales

8:43 AM EST on May 19, 2013 (GMT +1000)
Elev: 1063 ft
Lon: 148.2° E
Lat: 33.1° S
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 19, 2013.

A trough of low pressure will maintain active weather for Asia on Sunday. The system will move over the East China Sea and into western Japan, kicking up widespread showers and thunderstorms that will stretch across Japan throughout the day. Tokyo will be overcast with chances of rain increasing in the afternoon and evening with highs in the lower 70s(F)/ lower 20s(C). The back side of this system will create a cold front that will extend westward over eastern and southern China, moving into Taiwan throughout the day. Expect moderate to heavy shower and thunderstorm activity to develop along this front. Hong Kong will be cloudy with showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and highs near 90(F)/ 32(C), while Taipei will see showers and thunderstorms throughout the day with highs also near 90(F)/ 32(C). To the north, another low pressure system moves across far northeastern China, bringing a few scattered rain showers to the region. Beijing will be south of this system with sunny skies and breezy conditions with highs in the mid-80s(F)/ upper 20s(C).

In Australia, high pressure continues to cover the country, maintaining dry and warm conditions as it pushes moisture out to the south. Meanwhile, a few troughs of low pressure passing to the south will kick up scattered coastal showers over the southern shores. Sydney will be sunny with highs in the mid-60s(F)/ upper teens(C).
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 19, 2013.

A trough of low pressure will maintain active weather for Asia on Sunday. The system will move over the East China Sea and into western Japan, kicking up widespread showers and thunderstorms that will stretch across Japan throughout the day. Tokyo will be overcast with chances of rain increasing in the afternoon and evening with highs in the lower 70s(F)/ lower 20s(C). The back side of this system will create a cold front that will extend westward over eastern and southern China, moving into Taiwan throughout the day. Expect moderate to heavy shower and thunderstorm activity to develop along this front. Hong Kong will be cloudy with showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and highs near 90(F)/ 32(C), while Taipei will see showers and thunderstorms throughout the day with highs also near 90(F)/ 32(C). To the north, another low pressure system moves across far northeastern China, bringing a few scattered rain showers to the region. Beijing will be south of this system with sunny skies and breezy conditions with highs in the mid-80s(F)/ upper 20s(C).

In Australia, high pressure continues to cover the country, maintaining dry and warm conditions as it pushes moisture out to the south. Meanwhile, a few troughs of low pressure passing to the south will kick up scattered coastal showers over the southern shores. Sydney will be sunny with highs in the mid-60s(F)/ upper teens(C).

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Clear
Clear
Temperature
47 °F
Feels Like 47 °F
Wind(mph)
0
Sunrise / Set
6:53 AM
5:13 PM
Moon
First Quarter
Today
Partly Cloudy 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Clear 36 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 64 | 43 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Mostly Cloudy 68 | 45 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
Chance of Rain 57 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
50% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Chance of Rain 54 | 43 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.08 in
Visibility
-
Clouds
Moisture
Humidity
83%
Rainfall
-
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
AAXX 18204 95717 45/// /0000 10081 20064 39803 40186 53008
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Temperature
Temperature
47 °F
Dew Point
44 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
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Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then overcast. High of 57F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 64F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 68F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 57F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday
cloudy Overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 37F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 61F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 37F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph.

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Weather Forecast for Parkes New South Wales

View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for Parkes

Sunday, 19
Partly Cloudy
57 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 20
Clear
64 | 43 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 21
Mostly Cloudy
68 | 45 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 22
Chance of Rain
57 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Thursday, 23
Chance of Rain
54 | 43 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 24
Chance of Rain
61 | 46 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 25
Chance of Rain
61 | 41 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Sunday, 26
Clear
61 | 37 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:01 AM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then overcast. High of 57F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 38 | 36 53 | 38 50 | 38 38 | 36
Wind 5 mph WSW 7 mph SW 6 mph SW 3 mph SW
Humidity 93% 56% 64% 88%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 25% 0% 92% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Overcast Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:53 AM
5:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.62], Average RMSE [1.67] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 8:01 AM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 64F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 34 58 | 42 55 | 44 46 | 42
Wind 3 mph West 7 mph NW 5 mph WNW 7 mph NW
Humidity 88% 54% 65% 84%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 32% 0% 24% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:54 AM
5:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.92], Average RMSE [1.66] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 8:01 AM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 68F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 44 | 38 62 | 42 57 | 44 46 | 43
Wind 5 mph NW 6 mph NW 3 mph WSW 3 mph ESE
Humidity 85% 49% 60% 85%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 65% 64% 42% 100%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
6:54 AM
5:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.75], Average RMSE [1.49] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 8:01 AM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 57F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 40 52 | 44 51 | 46 46 | 45
Wind 6 mph NE 5 mph North 5 mph ENE 4 mph ENE
Humidity 78% 76% 83% 96%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 99% 90% 94% 92%
Conditions Overcast Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:55 AM
5:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.93], Average RMSE [2.30] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 8:01 AM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
cloudy Overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 45 52 | 47 51 | 49 47 | 45
Wind 3 mph East 3 mph East 4 mph ESE 4 mph ESE
Humidity 95% 86% 88% 93%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 99% 100% 99% 95%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:56 AM
5:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.99], Average RMSE [3.53] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 8:01 AM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 44 | 44 59 | 49 54 | 47 47 | 46
Wind 6 mph SSE 9 mph SSW 10 mph SSE 7 mph SSE
Humidity 95% 73% 79% 94%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 56% 88% 96% 36%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:56 AM
5:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.76], Average RMSE [2.43] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 8:01 AM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 46 57 | 46 52 | 45 47 | 42
Wind 9 mph South 12 mph SSE 10 mph South 10 mph South
Humidity 95% 70% 77% 84%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 47% 10% 97% 98%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
6:57 AM
5:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.40], Average RMSE [2.80] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 8:01 AM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 37F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 44 | 41 59 | 45 52 | 44 42 | 42
Wind 10 mph South 12 mph SSE 9 mph SSE 6 mph SSE
Humidity 90% 62% 74% 99%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 13% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.24], Average RMSE [2.63] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 8:01 AM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 61F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 39F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 42 55 | 44 53 | 43 42 | 41
Wind 5 mph SSE 6 mph South 6 mph South 4 mph SSE
Humidity 95% 63% 67% 97%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 7% 14% 9% 3%
Conditions Fog Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 8:01 AM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 37F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 43 57 | 45 54 | 45 44 | 44
Wind 3 mph SE 3 mph SE 3 mph South 2 mph SSE
Humidity 96% 66% 73% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 9% 15% 13% 11%
Conditions Fog Clear Clear Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 8:01 AM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 44 | 44 57 | 48 55 | 46 44 | 44
Wind 2 mph SE 2 mph ESE 3 mph South 2 mph SE
Humidity 100% 70% 76% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 22% 32% 42% 53%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 8:01 AM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 45 53 | 49 51 | 47 44 | 44
Wind 2 mph ESE 5 mph SE 8 mph ESE 2 mph SE
Humidity 100% 84% 87% 100%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover % % % 53%
Conditions Fog Clear Clear Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
 
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Civil Twilight 6:26 AM EST 5:40 PM EST
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