Cairns, Queensland

5:40 AM EST on May 20, 2013 (GMT +1000)
Elev: 23 ft
Lon: 145.8° E
Lat: 16.9° S
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Weather Underground Forecast for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Two strong weather systems will bring more active weather to Asia on Monday. In the east, a low pressure system spinning over far northeastern China will continue producing scattered showers and thunderstorms, with lighter rain showers extending into North Korea. At the same time, a trough of low pressure will extend south from this system and over the Sea of Japan. This will push moisture into Japan and bring moderate to heavy showers to most of central and eastern Japan on Monday. Tokyo will be overcast and rainy with highs in the lower 70s(F)/ lower 20s(C). To the west, a strong and broad low pressure system over southwestern China will create unsettled weather for most of southern China. Flow around this system pushes abundant moisture in from the South China Sea, allowing for heavy rain and strong thunderstorms to develop from northern Vietnam, through Taiwan, and northward into Chongqing. Hong Kong will be cloudy with thunderstorms and highs near 90(F)/ 32(C), while Shanghai will be dry with increasingly cloudy skies and highs in the mid-80s(F)/ upper 20s(C).

In Australia, wet weather returns to the west as a low pressure system moves into Western Australia from the Indian Ocean. This will bring shower and thunderstorm activity to most of Western Australia on Monday. However in the east, high pressure maintains warm and dry conditions. Sydney will be partly cloudy with highs near 70(F)/ 21(C).
Weather Underground Forecast for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Two strong weather systems will bring more active weather to Asia on Monday. In the east, a low pressure system spinning over far northeastern China will continue producing scattered showers and thunderstorms, with lighter rain showers extending into North Korea. At the same time, a trough of low pressure will extend south from this system and over the Sea of Japan. This will push moisture into Japan and bring moderate to heavy showers to most of central and eastern Japan on Monday. Tokyo will be overcast and rainy with highs in the lower 70s(F)/ lower 20s(C). To the west, a strong and broad low pressure system over southwestern China will create unsettled weather for most of southern China. Flow around this system pushes abundant moisture in from the South China Sea, allowing for heavy rain and strong thunderstorms to develop from northern Vietnam, through Taiwan, and northward into Chongqing. Hong Kong will be cloudy with thunderstorms and highs near 90(F)/ 32(C), while Shanghai will be dry with increasingly cloudy skies and highs in the mid-80s(F)/ upper 20s(C).

In Australia, wet weather returns to the west as a low pressure system moves into Western Australia from the Indian Ocean. This will bring shower and thunderstorm activity to most of Western Australia on Monday. However in the east, high pressure maintains warm and dry conditions. Sydney will be partly cloudy with highs near 70(F)/ 21(C).

Cairns Weather at a Glance

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Elevation
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Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
73 °F
Feels Like 73 °F
Wind(mph)
10
Sunrise / Set
6:35 AM
5:51 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Partly Cloudy 81 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Chance of Rain 70 °F
Chance of Rain
50% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of Rain 81 | 70 °F
Chance of Rain
40% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Mostly Cloudy 82 | 66 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 82 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Chance of Rain 77 | 64 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.98 in
Visibility
6.2 miles
Clouds
Few 2000 ft
Scattered Clouds 4500 ft
Moisture
Humidity
78%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR YBCS 191900Z 17009KT 9999 FEW020 SCT045 23/19 Q1015 NOSIG
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Temperature
Temperature
73 °F
73,73,73,73,73,73,73,73,73,73,73,73,73
Dew Point
66 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
10 mph from South
Wind Gust
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Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then overcast. High of 81F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 70F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday
clear Clear with a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Cairns Queensland

View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for Cairns

Monday, 20
Partly Cloudy
81 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 21
Chance of Rain
81 | 70 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 22
Mostly Cloudy
82 | 66 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
82 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Chance of Rain
77 | 64 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 25
Partly Cloudy
77 | 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
77 | 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Partly Cloudy
77 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 11:21 PM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 66 80 | 66 75 | 68 72 | 68
Wind 9 mph SE 10 mph SE 9 mph ESE 8 mph SE
Humidity 87% 65% 76% 86%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 20%
Cloud Cover 79% 52% 62% 30%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:35 AM
5:51 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.10], Average RMSE [0.99] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 11:21 PM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then overcast. High of 81F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 70F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 68 80 | 68 75 | 68 72 | 68
Wind 7 mph SE 9 mph ESE 7 mph East 7 mph SE
Humidity 90% 68% 78% 86%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 86% 69% 67% 64%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:35 AM
5:51 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.25], Average RMSE [1.28] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 11:21 PM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 66 80 | 66 76 | 68 68 | 64
Wind 5 mph SE 6 mph ESE 5 mph ENE 1 mph NE
Humidity 88% 64% 74% 87%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 99% 88% 64% 94%
Conditions Overcast Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
6:35 AM
5:51 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.05], Average RMSE [1.12] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 11:21 PM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 66 82 | 69 77 | 70 71 | 67
Wind 3 mph WSW 5 mph NNW 4 mph NE 2 mph SE
Humidity 91% 64% 77% 87%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 98% 86% 34% 39%
Conditions Overcast Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:36 AM
5:51 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [0.92], Average RMSE [1.07] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 11:21 PM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 69 76 | 65 72 | 64 69 | 63
Wind 5 mph SSE 8 mph SE 7 mph ESE 9 mph SE
Humidity 95% 70% 77% 80%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 33% 50% 84% 86%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:36 AM
5:51 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.05], Average RMSE [1.14] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 11:21 PM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 56 75 | 56 70 | 59 64 | 56
Wind 10 mph SSE 10 mph SSE 11 mph SE 11 mph SSE
Humidity 73% 51% 68% 73%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 92% 72% 34% 44%
Conditions Overcast Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:36 AM
5:50 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.45], Average RMSE [1.24] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 11:21 PM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 51 74 | 54 70 | 55 65 | 56
Wind 12 mph SSE 12 mph SSE 12 mph SE 12 mph SSE
Humidity 71% 49% 59% 76%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 39% 36% 28% 3%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:37 AM
5:50 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.52], Average RMSE [1.22] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 11:21 PM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 60 76 | 63 72 | 63 67 | 64
Wind 13 mph SSE 15 mph SE 14 mph SE 15 mph SE
Humidity 87% 62% 76% 90%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 19% 33% 43% 51%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.65], Average RMSE [1.09] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 11:21 PM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 64 76 | 65 72 | 66 67 | 66
Wind 15 mph SE 15 mph SE 14 mph SE 14 mph SE
Humidity 90% 69% 81% 94%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 52% 54% 64% 74%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 11:21 PM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 66 75 | 66 72 | 67 69 | 68
Wind 14 mph SE 14 mph SE 13 mph SE 13 mph SE
Humidity 92% 74% 85% 97%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 71% 67% 72% 76%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 11:21 PM EST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear with a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 66 76 | 66 72 | 66 69 | 66
Wind 14 mph SSE 13 mph SE 12 mph SE 13 mph SE
Humidity 93% 70% 80% 91%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 76% 76% % %
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
 
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May 19, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 80 °F 65 °F
Yesterday 79 °F 73 °F
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Astronomy
May. 20, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:35 AM EST 5:51 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:12 AM EST 6:14 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 5:45 AM EST 6:41 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:19 AM EST 7:07 PM EST
Moon 1:50 PM EST (5/20) 1:25 AM EST (5/20)
Length Of Visible Light 12h 02m
Length of Day
11h 16m
Tomorrow will be 0m 32s shorter.
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Cairns Airport 74 °F 4:00 AM EST
Cairns 73 °F Scattered Clouds 5:00 AM EST
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Flight Rule: VFR (YBCS)
Wind Speed: 9.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 170° (South)
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METAR YBCS 191900Z 17009KT 9999 FEW020 SCT045 23/19 Q1015 NOSIG

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Holloways Beach, Holloways Beach 73.0 °F - 73 °F 99% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 12 ft 5:39 AM EST Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Holloways Beach , Cairns 72 °F - 72 °F 99% North  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 13 ft 4:59 AM EST MADIS
Redlynch 71.8 °F - 68 °F 88% NE  at  0.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 164 ft 5:39 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Bentley Park, Bentley Park, Cairns 71.8 °F 76 °F 56 °F 58% NW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 177 ft 5:40 AM EST Rapid Fire  
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