Sunderland weather forecast: Cloudy with a small chance of rain

What will the weather be like in Sunderland this morning?

As you open the fifth door of your advent calendar, this morning will see cloud in the sky from sunrise which will be as early as 5am. The temperature will reach 7C by 11am.

What about this afternoon?

This afternoon will see the cloudy skies stay much the same with the temperature reaching 10C by 5pm. Met Office forecasters say the temperature will reach its peak of 11C later in the day.

What will the weather be like this evening and tonight in Sunderland?

Early evening will see a small rain shower at around 6pm with a 50% chance of rain. This is predicted to last only an hour or so as the skies become cloudier later but remain dry throughout the remainder of the night.

The rain will be at its heaviest in hilly and coastal areas. Expect an overnight temperature of 11C.

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

Friday, November 6 is also forecast to be cloudy and more rain is predicted. A maximum temperature of 12C is expected.

What is the long-term forecast for the North East?

The Met Office UK outlook for Friday, December 6 to Sunday, December 8 said: “More changeable, with frost less prevalent than recently. Early rain clearing to blustery showers on Friday. Mostly fine on Saturday, some rain later. Windy with further blustery showers on Sunday.”