How often is the Central Coast 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 Central Coast?

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 Central Coast weather data come from?

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

Weather

Central Coast Weather Today

Live rain radar, current conditions, an hour-by-hour outlook and a seven-day forecast for Central Coast, with original writing about the city's climate from The Daily Central Coast.

Very high UV (8). Sun protection from mid-morning.
Wet day, 80% chance of rain. Bring a brolly.

Today's briefing

13°C and mainly clear right now in Central Coast, heading for a top of 18°C. Overnight down to 10°C, with a 80% chance of rain. UV is very high, so cover up midday.

Weather

Central Coast weather

13°C

Mainly clear now, 18°C / 10°C today.

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13°C

Mainly clear · feels like 10°C

Today: 18°C / 10°C
Humidity: 65%
Wind: 16 km/h S
UV index: 0 · Low
Sunrise: 5:49 am
Sunset: 7:28 pm
Updated: 8:47 pm

Next 24 hours

Now
14°C
0%
9pm
13°C
0%
10pm
13°C
0%
11pm
12°C
2%
12am
12°C
2%
1am
12°C
2%
2am
11°C
2%
3am
11°C
1%
4am
11°C
1%
5am
11°C
0%
6am
10°C
0%
7am
12°C
0%
8am
13°C
0%
9am
15°C
0%
10am
17°C
0%
11am
19°C
0%
12pm
19°C
3%
1pm
18°C
6%
2pm
18°C
8%
3pm
18°C
7%
4pm
18°C
4%
5pm
17°C
2%
6pm
17°C
1%
7pm
16°C
0%

Live rain radar

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Animated rain radar via RainViewer (Bureau of Meteorology sources). Full Bureau of Meteorology radar loop.

Seven-day forecast

Sun
Drizzle
18°C 10°C
Rain 80%
Mon
Drizzle
19°C 10°C
Rain 8%
Tue
Partly cloudy
24°C 9°C
Rain 0%
Wed
Showers
27°C 11°C
Rain 45%
Thu
Drizzle
22°C 16°C
Rain 60%
Fri
Drizzle
24°C 15°C
Rain 39%
Sat
Drizzle
26°C 15°C
Rain 42%

Air quality

Good

US AQI

PM2.5: 6
PM10: 10
Ozone: 36

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

Sun and moon

Sunrise: 5:49 am
Sunset: 7:28 pm
Daylight: 13h 39m

New moon

3% lit

From the weather desk

Central Coast weather, explained

How to read the Central Coast 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 Central Coast.

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

Central Coast weather FAQ

How often is the Central Coast 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 Central Coast?: 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 Central Coast weather data come from?: Forecasts and current conditions are sourced from Open-Meteo, which aggregates leading national weather models. Central Coast coverage is independent and not affiliated with any government weather agency.

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