Good Afternoon - Today is: Friday, 20 February 2026 14:37:37 NZDT
Current: 20.4°C, Max: 21.0°C, Min: 15.6°C. It feels like 17.1°C
FORECAST: Windy with a mix of clouds and sun. High 21C. Winds WNW at 30 to 50 km/h. It feels like 17.1°C. A windproof and 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Rain at times, very unsettled | Sunrise: 06:49 | Sunset: 20:13 | Dawn: 06:20 | Dusk: 20:42
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.3 °C/hr 20.4°C, 70%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.0 hPa/hr 1006.4hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  W  Current wind speed is Moderate breeze (F4) from W (273°) 25km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 52km/h
Air Quality :  11 AQI  3.1ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.1mm
Sun Light : 65.4kLux, 4.8hrs   Solar UV :  4.0UVI  517W/m2
Last weather station contact: Friday, 20 February 2026 at 14:38:19. Updated in seconds

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Weather Warnings
warning WEATHER STATION WARNING: High wind gust levels have been detected.
High wind gusts can cause damage to buildings and power lines. Branches of trees may snap. Older trees or trees in wet ground may become uprooted. Driving may become difficult and obstructions may appear on the roading network without warning. Ensure objects are firmly mounted to the ground as these can be caught by the winds. Wind can cause an increase of dust and other pollutants in the air which may affect some people.

This warning has been generated by our weather station based upon preset values, not from official MetService.

warning WEATHER STATION WARNING: High continuous wind levels have been detected.
High winds can cause damage to buildings and power lines. Branches of trees may snap. Driving may become difficult. Ensure objects are firmly mounted to the ground as these can be caught by the winds. Wind can cause an increase of dust and other pollutants in the air which may affect some people.

This warning has been generated by our weather station based upon preset values, not from official MetService.


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Current Weather Conditions as at 14:38 on 20 February 2026 (local time)
Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Rain at times, very unsettled
High:21°C
Low:9°C
CoR:2%
Windy with a mix of clouds and sun. High 21C. Winds WNW at 30 to 50 km/h. It feels like 17.1°C. A windproof and 2 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 20.4°C, Max: 21.0°C, Min: 15.6°C. It feels like 17.1°C
20.4°C
70%

Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.3 °C/hrRising,0.3°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
21.0°C / 15.6°C
Wind
Windsock
25km/h
Current wind speed is Moderate breeze (F4) from W (273°)W

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Steady52km/h, 273deg.

Day Max/Avg:
62km/h / 27km/h
Rain
0.1mm today, 5.8mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
0.1mm
5.8mm
Rain Last Hour:
Current trend is Steady0.0mm

Last Rain Record:
00:10, 20/02/2026
Pressure
Barometric Pressure
1006hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.0 hPa/hrRising,0.0hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1007hPa / 1006hPa

Cloud Base:
705m, 2314ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 4.0 UVI, 517 W/m^2
517W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Medium 
4.0UVI
Sun Light:
65.4k Lux
Sun Hours:
4.8 hrs (36%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
11AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 3.1ug/m3
PM10: 4.9ug/m3
CO2: 401ppm
Pollen Level:
 Moderate 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
20.4°C 70%

Temp. at +3m
23.3°C 62%

Temp. at +1m
20.7°C 67%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
20.4°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
52% VWC

Last Lightning:
06:46pm, 13/02/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
3.0FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Moderate
49kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
Extreme
6.2MW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Low
6kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
09:23
Moonset
21:21
Visibility
8%
Sunrise
06:49
Sunset
20:13
Day Length
13.24 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sun Phase: Above Horizon

There will be 2min 36s less daylight tomorrow

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