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Today's briefing

11°C and clear right now in Geelong, heading for a top of 15°C. Overnight down to 8°C. UV is very high, so cover up midday.

Weather

Geelong weather

11°C

Clear now, 15°C / 8°C today.

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11°C

Clear · feels like 8°C

Today
15°C / 8°C
Humidity
72%
Wind
13 km/h SE
UV index
0 · Low
Sunrise
6:08 am
Sunset
8:05 pm
Updated
10:51 pm

Next 24 hours

  1. Now

    11°C

    0%

  2. 11pm

    11°C

    0%

  3. 12am

    11°C

    0%

  4. 1am

    10°C

    0%

  5. 2am

    10°C

    0%

  6. 3am

    10°C

    0%

  7. 4am

    10°C

    0%

  8. 5am

    10°C

    0%

  9. 6am

    9°C

    0%

  10. 7am

    9°C

    0%

  11. 8am

    11°C

    0%

  12. 9am

    12°C

    0%

  13. 10am

    14°C

    0%

  14. 11am

    15°C

    0%

  15. 12pm

    16°C

    0%

  16. 1pm

    17°C

    0%

  17. 2pm

    19°C

    0%

  18. 3pm

    19°C

    0%

  19. 4pm

    20°C

    0%

  20. 5pm

    20°C

    0%

  21. 6pm

    19°C

    0%

  22. 7pm

    18°C

    0%

  23. 8pm

    16°C

    0%

  24. 9pm

    15°C

    0%

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Seven-day forecast

  1. Sun

    Overcast

    15°C 8°C

    Rain 16%

  2. Mon

    Partly cloudy

    20°C 8°C

    Rain 0%

  3. Tue

    Fog

    25°C 9°C

    Rain 25%

  4. Wed

    Overcast

    16°C 11°C

    Rain 10%

  5. Thu

    Overcast

    17°C 11°C

    Rain 4%

  6. Fri

    Overcast

    19°C 11°C

    Rain 24%

  7. Sat

    Drizzle

    15°C 9°C

    Rain 38%

Air quality

32

Good

US AQI

PM2.5
4
PM10
6
Ozone
35

Air quality by Open-Meteo (CAMS), in µg/m³.

Sun and moon

Sunrise
6:08 am
Sunset
8:05 pm
Daylight
13h 57m

New moon

2% lit

From the weather desk

Geelong weather, explained

How to read the Geelong forecast

A good forecast is really three views at once. The current panel tells you what it feels like outside right now, which is what matters before you head out the door. The hourly strip is for planning the next part of your day: when the rain band arrives, when the wind picks up, when it is warm enough to walk. The seven-day outlook is for the week ahead, and it is most reliable in the first three or four days. Read it from the top down and you will almost always have what you need for Geelong.

What the UV index actually means

The UV index rates the strength of the sun's ultraviolet radiation on a simple scale. Below 3 is low and you can be outside safely without protection. From 3 to 7 is moderate to high, the point at which sunburn becomes likely within an hour, so a hat and sunscreen earn their keep. Above 8 is very high to extreme, and skin can burn in minutes around the middle of the day. The index peaks at solar noon, not at the hottest part of the afternoon, so the safest habit is to check the number rather than judge by the temperature.

Why the overnight low matters as much as the high

Daytime maximums get the headlines, but the overnight minimum shapes how the day actually feels. A cold night means a slow, crisp start and, on clear evenings, the chance of fog or frost before dawn. A mild night means the warmth carries over and the morning is comfortable from the outset. Clear skies let heat escape and push the low down; cloud cover traps it and keeps the night warmer. That is why two days with the same maximum can feel completely different depending on the night that came before.

Common questions

Geelong weather FAQ

How often is the Geelong weather forecast updated?

We refresh current conditions and the outlook regularly through the day, so the temperature, hourly strip and rain radar reflect the latest data. The seven-day outlook is recalculated as new model runs come in.

How accurate is the seven-day forecast for Geelong?

The first three to four days are the most reliable. Accuracy tapers over the back half of the week, so treat the far end of the outlook as a guide to the trend rather than a firm promise. For plans in the next day or two, the hourly strip is the most dependable view.

What does "feels like" temperature mean?

The "feels like", or apparent, temperature blends the air temperature with humidity, wind and sunshine to estimate how the conditions actually feel on your skin. Wind and low humidity make it feel colder than the thermometer reads, while high humidity and strong sun make it feel warmer.

Where does the Geelong weather data come from?

Forecasts and current conditions are sourced from Open-Meteo, which aggregates leading national weather models. Geelong coverage is independent and not affiliated with any government weather agency.

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