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West Mackay weather

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EuropeanECMWF
26°
Clear
Feels 29° · Wind 1 km/h · Humidity 48%
AmericanNOAA GFS
29°
Clear
Feels 29° · Wind 7 km/h · Humidity 33%
GermanDWD ICON
25°
Clear
Feels 27° · Wind 3 km/h · Humidity 58%

Latest for West Mackay: European (ECMWF): 26° Clear · American (NOAA GFS): 29° Clear · German (DWD ICON): 25° Clear.

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European, American, German side by side around West Mackay and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

West Mackay, Queensland is at its warmest in Jan (average highs near 29°C) and coldest in Jun (lows around 16°C), with roughly 1393 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what European, American, German forecast for West Mackay right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in Australia before you trust any single number.

West Mackay climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
29°
25°
Feb
29°
24°
Mar
29°
24°
Apr
27°
22°
May
24°
18°
Jun
23°
16°
Jul
22°
16°
Aug
23°
16°
Sep
25°
19°
Oct
27°
20°
Nov
28°
23°
Dec
29°
24°

Which forecast is most accurate in West Mackay?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
American logo
American ★ Best
72
/100rank #1
64±2.0°C95±2.5 km/t6581% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
G
German
62
/100rank #2
70±1.7°C94±3.0 km/t2961% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
European logo
European
58
/100rank #3
61±2.2°C94±2.8 km/t2961% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1493 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in Australia, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Common questions

What's the weather in West Mackay today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for West Mackay today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in West Mackay today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for West Mackay and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for West Mackay?
Over the last 30 days, the American model has been the most accurate for West Mackay (CheckWeather Score 72/100), ahead of the German at 62. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the AU accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in West Mackay?
January is typically the warmest month in West Mackay, with average highs around 29°C.
How cold does West Mackay get?
The coldest month in West Mackay is June, when overnight lows average about 16°C.
How much rain does West Mackay get?
West Mackay sees roughly 1393 mm of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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