Oshawa's weather forecast for May 7: Bright start with evening showers

Residents of Oshawa can enjoy clear skies and warm rays on this pleasant Tuesday, as a mostly sunny morning is expected to kick-start the day.

Today's weather forecast predicts a range of temperatures from 15°C to 17°C.

The city will bask in a 10 per cent cloud cover, letting ample sunshine spill through. However, while you soak up the sun, don't forget a light jacket as southeastern winds will blow steadily at 14 km/h with gusts potentially reaching 20 km/h. Despite these brisk gusts, the chance of any precipitation interrupting your plans is slim, standing at just 10 per cent. Relative humidity will maintain a moderate level of 52 per cent, pairing with a dew point of 7°C to keep the air feeling fresh.

Tuesday evening

By evening the likelihood of showers jumps to 60 per cent. Expect a light sprinkling averaging around 1mm — not enough to dampen spirits, but sufficient for umbrellas to make a cameo. Temperatures will see a slight drop to 14°C as the wind shifts easterly and maintains a steady pace, with gusts picking up slightly to 26 km/h. Skies will start to cloud over, as coverage increases to 60 per cent, and the relative humidity sits calmly at 55 per cent, ensuring the showers feel more refreshing than oppressive.

Nightfall continues the rainy trend, with the chance of precipitation rising to 80 per cent. Rainfall could accumulate to approximately 5mm, adding a bit more wetness to the night's events. The thermometer is set to slide to a cool 10°C, while the easterly winds gain a touch of strength, clocking in at 16 km/h with gusts reaching 29 km/h. Cloudy skies will dominate, covering 90 per cent of the night sky, and the relative humidity will rise slightly to 58 per cent for a slightly muggier feel.

Here's what else you need to know

With no weather advisories or significant impacts to report, residents can expect approximately 6 hours of sunshine throughout the day.

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