Weather

Cairns, QLD UV Index

  • May 17, 2012
  • UV Alert: 9:10 AM EST to 3:10 PM EST
  • Max UV Index: 8

Tips for Protecting yourself Against Skin Cancer

  • Apply SPF30+ broad spectrum water resistant sun-screen liberally to clean, dry skin, at least 15 minutes before being exposed to the sun, and reapply at least every two hours when outdoors.
  • Put on a broad-brimmed hat that shades your face, neck and ears.
  • Wear sun protective clothing that covers as much of your body as possible.
  • Seek shade
  • Wear wrap-around sunglasses

Avoid going outdoors unprotected between 10am - 3pm when ultraviolet radiation is the strongest.

  • Next 24 Hours in Cairns

    DateTemperatureWind DirectionWind DegreesWind SpeedPrecip ProbPrecip RateIcon
    2012-05-17T12:00:00.000+10:00 27.4 SSE 158 28.1 70 0.3 possible_shower
    2012-05-17T15:00:00.000+10:00 27.0 SSE 158 26.6 75 0.4 rain
    2012-05-17T18:00:00.000+10:00 24.2 SSE 158 19.1 57 0.6 possible_shower
    2012-05-17T21:00:00.000+10:00 23.1 S 180 16.0 90 0.5 rain
    2012-05-18T00:00:00.000+10:00 22.6 S 180 17.4 79 0.7 rain
    2012-05-18T03:00:00.000+10:00 21.9 S 180 16.3 82 0.5 rain
    2012-05-18T06:00:00.000+10:00 22.2 S 180 18.2 61 0.7 possible_shower
    2012-05-18T09:00:00.000+10:00 25.0 SSE 158 21.5 77 0.4 rain

  • Warnings for Queensland

    Issue Time State Warning
    There are no warnings current.

  • 7 Day Forecast for Cairns

    Thu
    May 17    		 Fri
    May 18    		 Sat
    May 19    		 Sun
    May 20    		 Mon
    May 21    		 Tue
    May 22    		 Wed
    May 23
    Summary
    Late shower
    Late shower
    Showers
    Showers
    Showers
    Showers
    Possible shower
    Possible shower
    Rain
    Rain
    Rain
    Rain
    Showers increasing
    Showers increasing
    Maximum 29°C 29°C 29°C 28°C 28°C 28°C 29°C
    Minimum 21°C 21°C 21°C 21°C 20°C 21°C 21°C
    Chance of Rain 90% 80% 80% 90% 90% 90% 60%
    Rain Amount 10-20mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 5-10mm
    UV Index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High

  • Marine, Surf and Tides for Cairns

    DateTypeHeightUnits
    2012-05-17T01:06:00.000+10:00Low 1.27m
    2012-05-17T07:06:00.000+10:00High2.39m
    2012-05-17T13:17:00.000+10:00Low 0.79m
    2012-05-17T19:52:00.000+10:00High2.59m
    2012-05-18T01:41:00.000+10:00Low 1.28m
    2012-05-18T07:32:00.000+10:00High2.31m
    2012-05-18T13:44:00.000+10:00Low 0.77m
    2012-05-18T20:22:00.000+10:00High2.64m
    2012-05-19T02:13:00.000+10:00Low 1.3m
    2012-05-19T07:53:00.000+10:00High2.23m
    2012-05-19T14:10:00.000+10:00Low 0.77m
    2012-05-19T20:48:00.000+10:00High2.67m
    DateHeightDirectionDirection16CUnits
    2012-05-17T00:00:00.000+10:001.2195.2Em
    2012-05-17T01:00:00.000+10:001.2193.7Em
    2012-05-17T02:00:00.000+10:001.2295.0Em
    2012-05-17T03:00:00.000+10:001.2293.2Em
    2012-05-17T04:00:00.000+10:001.2294.5Em
    2012-05-17T05:00:00.000+10:001.2292.5Em
    2012-05-17T06:00:00.000+10:001.2393.8Em
    2012-05-17T07:00:00.000+10:001.2291.6Em
    2012-05-17T08:00:00.000+10:001.2292.8Em
    2012-05-17T09:00:00.000+10:001.2290.5Em
    2012-05-17T10:00:00.000+10:001.2291.7Em
    2012-05-17T11:00:00.000+10:001.2289.4Em
    2012-05-17T12:00:00.000+10:001.2390.5Em
    2012-05-17T13:00:00.000+10:001.2388.4Em
    2012-05-17T14:00:00.000+10:001.2489.7Em
    2012-05-17T15:00:00.000+10:001.2587.8Em
    2012-05-17T16:00:00.000+10:001.2789.3Em
    2012-05-17T17:00:00.000+10:001.2987.9Em
    2012-05-17T18:00:00.000+10:001.3289.8Em
    2012-05-17T19:00:00.000+10:001.3686.9Em
    2012-05-17T20:00:00.000+10:001.489.6Em
    2012-05-17T21:00:00.000+10:001.4488.6Em
    2012-05-17T22:00:00.000+10:001.4891.0Em
    2012-05-17T23:00:00.000+10:001.5189.5Em
    2012-05-18T00:00:00.000+10:001.5491.4Em
    2012-05-18T01:00:00.000+10:001.5789.4Em
    2012-05-18T02:00:00.000+10:001.691.2Em
    2012-05-18T03:00:00.000+10:001.6389.1Em
    2012-05-18T04:00:00.000+10:001.6690.7Em
    2012-05-18T05:00:00.000+10:001.6988.6Em
    2012-05-18T06:00:00.000+10:001.7288.8Em
    2012-05-18T07:00:00.000+10:001.7486.4Em
    2012-05-18T08:00:00.000+10:001.7788.4Em
    2012-05-18T09:00:00.000+10:001.7886.1Em
    2012-05-18T10:00:00.000+10:001.888.1Em
    2012-05-18T11:00:00.000+10:001.885.8Em
    2012-05-18T12:00:00.000+10:001.8287.8Em
    2012-05-18T13:00:00.000+10:001.8285.4Em
    2012-05-18T14:00:00.000+10:001.8487.4Em
    2012-05-18T15:00:00.000+10:001.8584.9Em
    2012-05-18T16:00:00.000+10:001.8786.9Em
    2012-05-18T17:00:00.000+10:001.8984.6Em
    2012-05-18T18:00:00.000+10:001.986.6Em
    2012-05-18T19:00:00.000+10:001.9184.4Em
    2012-05-18T20:00:00.000+10:001.9286.5Em
    2012-05-18T21:00:00.000+10:001.9384.3Em
    2012-05-18T22:00:00.000+10:001.9386.4Em
    2012-05-18T23:00:00.000+10:001.9484.1Em
    2012-05-19T00:00:00.000+10:001.9486.1Em
    2012-05-19T01:00:00.000+10:001.9583.7Em
    2012-05-19T02:00:00.000+10:001.9685.7Em
    2012-05-19T03:00:00.000+10:001.9683.2Em
    2012-05-19T04:00:00.000+10:001.9785.1Em
    2012-05-19T05:00:00.000+10:001.9782.6Em
    2012-05-19T06:00:00.000+10:001.9884.5Em
    2012-05-19T07:00:00.000+10:001.9882.2Em
    2012-05-19T08:00:00.000+10:001.9884.2Em
    2012-05-19T09:00:00.000+10:001.9882.0Em
    2012-05-19T10:00:00.000+10:001.9884.0Em
    2012-05-19T11:00:00.000+10:001.9881.8Em
    2012-05-19T12:00:00.000+10:001.9883.8Em
    2012-05-19T13:00:00.000+10:001.9881.6Em
    2012-05-19T14:00:00.000+10:001.9983.5Em
    2012-05-19T15:00:00.000+10:001.9981.4Em
    2012-05-19T16:00:00.000+10:001.9983.3Em
    2012-05-19T17:00:00.000+10:001.9981.1Em
    2012-05-19T18:00:00.000+10:001.9882.9Em
    2012-05-19T19:00:00.000+10:001.9880.7Em
    2012-05-19T20:00:00.000+10:001.9782.6Em
    2012-05-19T21:00:00.000+10:001.9680.3Em
    2012-05-19T22:00:00.000+10:001.9582.1Em
    2012-05-19T23:00:00.000+10:001.9479.9Em

    Forecast

    SE 15/20 knots, reaching 20/25 knots at times north of Cairns. Seas: 1.7/2.2 metres outside the reef, 1.2/1.7 metres inside the reef. Swell: SE 1.5/2 metres outside the reef. Scattered showers.

    Outlook Friday: SE 20/25 knots. Seas: 2.2 metres outside the reef, 1.7 metres inside the reef. Swell: SE 2 metres outside the reef. Scattered showers.

    Outlook Saturday: SE 20/25 knots.

    Winds

    Thu:SE 20/25 kt
    Fri:SE 20/25 kt
    Sat:SE 20/25 kt

    Tides

    Low Thu 13:17EST (0.8m)
    High Thu 19:52EST (2.6m)
    Low Fri 01:41EST (1.3m)
    High Fri 07:32EST (2.3m)

  • Cairns Ap Almanac

    Month to date »

    Past 5 Days

      Min Max Rain to 9am
    Thu 17/05 18.1°C - 0.0mm
    Wed 16/05 17.4°C 27.5°C 0.0mm
    Tue 15/05 20.3°C 28.2°C 0.0mm
    Mon 14/05 19.8°C 29.2°C 0.2mm
    Sun 13/05 22.2°C 29.0°C 0.6mm

    Year to Date

    Average rainfall to May 1565.7mm 87.9 day(s)
    Total for 2012 1742.8mm 77 day(s)
    Total to this day 2011 1880.0mm 83 day(s)
    Wettest day 161.6mm Mar 20
    Lowest temperature 17.3°C Apr 4
    Highest temperature 34.9°C Feb 7
    Full climatology »

    Climatology

    May minimum temperature
    Lowest this month 17.4°C 16th
    Lowest on record 10.1°C 26th1953
    Average this month 20.6°C +0.7°C
    Long-term average 19.9°C
    May maximum temperature
    Highest this month 30.1°C 4th
    Highest on record 31.3°C 29th1958
    Average this month 29.1°C +1.5°C
    Long-term average 27.6°C
    May rainfall
    Wettest this month 6.8mm 12th
    Total this month 12.8mm 6 day(s)
    Long-term average 89.4mm 13.6 day(s)
    Wettest on record 322.3mm 1964
    Driest on record 3.2mm 2001
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