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Forecast issued at 4:30 pm EST on Tuesday 5 August 2025.
Forecast for the rest of Tuesday
- Summary
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- Clear.
- Chance of any rain: 5%
Illawarra area
Clear. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h.
Large and powerful surf conditions for the rest of the day are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
Sun protection recommended from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
Wednesday 6 August
- Summary
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- Min 9
- Max 18
- Possible shower.
- Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm
- Chance of any rain: 40%
Illawarra area
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, most likely at night. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 19.
Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
- Fire Danger
- Illawarra/Shoalhaven: No Rating
- Southern Ranges: No Rating
Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
7 day Town Forecasts
| Precis Icon | Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bowral | 4 | 13 |
|
Nowra | 9 | 19 |
|
|
Wollongong | 11 | 19 |
Thursday 7 August
- Summary
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- Min 9
- Max 15
- Partly cloudy.
- Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm
- Chance of any rain: 30%
Illawarra area
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the early morning. The chance of fog about higher ground in the early morning. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 16.
Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
Friday 8 August
- Summary
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- Min 8
- Max 16
- Shower or two.
- Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm
- Chance of any rain: 50%
Illawarra area
Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost about higher ground. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 16.
Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
Saturday 9 August
- Summary
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- Min 9
- Max 16
- Showers.
- Possible rainfall: 1 to 10 mm
- Chance of any rain: 80%
Illawarra area
Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending south to southeasterly during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 16.
Sunday 10 August
- Summary
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- Min 10
- Max 16
- Shower or two.
- Possible rainfall: 0 to 7 mm
- Chance of any rain: 70%
Monday 11 August
- Summary
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- Min 9
- Max 16
- Shower or two.
- Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm
- Chance of any rain: 50%
Tuesday 12 August
- Summary
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- Min 7
- Max 18
- Partly cloudy.
- Chance of any rain: 20%
The next routine forecast will be issued at 5:15 am EST Wednesday.
Product derived from IDN11060 and IDN11027