Monday, October 19, 2026 · Australia
Skin weather in Newcastle (AU) UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Newcastle (AU) does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 7:10 PM local time
Today · Temperature13 to 22 °C
Low and high-
UV index
8
very high
Peak UV index today: 8 – very high.
Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
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Humidity
77%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 77%.
Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
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Pollen
–
No pollen forecast is available for this region.
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Air quality
26EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 26 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 6.3 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 14 to 23 °C
- UV 7.6 · very high
- 75% · humid
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Newcastle (AU) through the year
When the air in Newcastle (AU) is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- Indoor air in Newcastle (AU) is driest in June: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 43%.
- From June to August, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
- From September to April, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- December brings the most sunshine, with around 339 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 332 h | 78° | 77% | – | 26.4 °C |
| Feb | 285 h | 70° | 78% | – | 25.7 °C |
| Mar | 292 h | 60° | 80% | – | 24.4 °C |
| Apr | 275 h | 48° | 79% | – | 22 °C |
| May | 262 h | 38° | 80% | – | 19.2 °C |
| Jun | 233 h | 34° | 75% | 43% | 16.9 °C |
| Jul | 258 h | 36° | 75% | 43% | 16.5 °C |
| Aug | 286 h | 43° | 75% | 47% | 17.8 °C |
| Sep | 299 h | 55° | 69% | – | 20.6 °C |
| Oct | 318 h | 67° | 70% | – | 22.2 °C |
| Nov | 315 h | 76° | 73% | – | 23.5 °C |
| Dec | 339 h | 80° | 72% | – | 25.2 °C |
Indoors when heated = humidity when outdoor air is warmed to 21 °C (only months with a daily average below 15 °C). Midday sun = sun angle in mid-month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UV index in Newcastle (AU) today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Newcastle (AU) reaches up to 8 – very high. Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
How dry is the air in Newcastle (AU) today?
Average humidity today: 77%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Newcastle (AU)?
Indoor air in Newcastle (AU) is driest in June: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 43%. From June to August, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
When is UV strongest in Newcastle (AU)?
From September to April, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. December brings the most sunshine, with around 339 hours.
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All cities →Data: WDTEC GmbH’s own weather servers – temperature, UV index and humidity from weather models, air quality and pollen from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). Ratings: UV per WHO, air quality per European Air Quality Index, pollen per NAB. Skincare tips are general recommendations and do not replace medical advice.