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This is the current conditions weather report for Parramatta. The report was made 49 minutes ago, at 08:00 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 14.8 kilometers per hour / 9 miles per hour from the north northeast (020°). The temperature was 19°C / 66°F, with a dew-point at 19°C / 66°F. The atmospheric pressure was 1021 hPa / 30.12 inHg. The relative humidity was 60%.

Parramatta is a western suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Parramatta is located 23 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre of the local government area of the City of Parramatta. Parramatta is a major commercial centre of Greater Western Sydney. Parramatta is colloquially known as 'Parra'.

Parramatta sits on the bank of the Parramatta River and is approximately at the geographical centre of the Sydney metropolitan area. North Parramatta is a separate suburb.

Parramatta is a major business and commercial centre, sometimes called Sydney's "second central business district". Parramatta has many high density commercial and residential developments. It is home to Westfield Parramatta, which is now the eighth largest shopping centre in Australia. Church Street is home to many shops and restaurants. The northern end of Church Street, close to Lennox Bridge, features al fresco dining with a diverse range of cuisines. The southern end of Church Street, past Westfields is known as Auto Alley for the prevalence of car dealerships. Parramatta Town Hall stands in the heart of the city in 'Church Street Mall'.

The Parramatta ferry wharf is at the Charles Street Weir, which divides the tidal saltwater from the freshwater of the upper river, on the eastern boundary of the Central Business District. The wharf is the westernmost destination of the Sydney Ferries River Cat ferry service which runs on Parramatta River.

The University of Western Sydney's Parramatta campus occupies the site of the historic Female Orphan School.

Parramatta has a booming cafe culture which is concentrated in its main thoroughfare, Church Street.
Riverbeats is an annual celebration of Parramatta River. The event includes the beautiful Loy Krathong (Thai Water Festival).
Riverside Theatre is located on the northern bank of Parramatta River.

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