Derby Forecast

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Forecast issued at 1:30 am WST on Sunday 12 October 2025.

Forecast for the rest of Sunday

Summary
Max 38
Sunny.
Chance of any rain: 10%

Kimberley area

Mostly sunny. The chance of fog in the southwest early this morning. Medium chance of showers in the northeast, most likely during this afternoon and early evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and early evening. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeast to southwesterly in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 35 to 41.

Fire Danger
North Kimberley: Moderate
Derby Coast: Moderate
Broome Coast: Moderate
Kimberley Inland: Moderate

Sun protection recommended from 7:40 am to 3:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme]

7 day Town Forecasts

Precis Icon Location Min Max
Cloud clearing. Broome – 33
Sunny. Derby – 38
Mostly sunny. Fitzroy Crossing – 42
Shower or two. Kalumburu – 37
Possible shower. Wyndham – 39
Shower or two. Possible storm. Kununurra – 39
Possible storm. Argyle – 38
Possible afternoon storm. Halls Creek MO – 39

Monday 13 October

Summary
Min 23
Max 38
Mostly sunny.
Chance of any rain: 20%

Kimberley area

Mostly sunny. Medium chance of showers in the far north, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early morning then tending northeast to southeasterly in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to 20 to 26 with daytime temperatures reaching 35 to 42.

Sun protection recommended from 7:40 am to 3:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]

Tuesday 14 October

Summary
Min 23
Max 36
Sunny morning. Possible storm.
Chance of any rain: 20%

Kimberley area

Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the north, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to 20 to 27 with daytime temperatures reaching 32 to 40.

Sun protection recommended from 7:40 am to 3:10 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]

Wednesday 15 October

Summary
Min 23
Max 36
Possible shower.
Possible rainfall: 0 to 2 mm
Chance of any rain: 40%

Kimberley area

Mostly sunny morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 25 with daytime temperatures reaching 33 to 39.

Sun protection recommended from 7:50 am to 3:10 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]

Thursday 16 October

Summary
Min 23
Max 36
Possible shower.
Possible rainfall: 0 to 2 mm
Chance of any rain: 40%

Friday 17 October

Summary
Min 25
Max 37
Mostly sunny.
Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm
Chance of any rain: 30%

Saturday 18 October

Summary
Min 25
Max 37
Mostly sunny.
Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm
Chance of any rain: 30%

The next routine forecast will be issued at 1:25 pm WST Sunday.

Product derived from IDW14199 and IDW13220