Good Afternoon - Today is: Sunday, 25 January 2026 16:49:22 NZDT
Current: 18.6°C, Max: 19.9°C, Min: 13.0°C. It feels like 15.8°C
FORECAST: Windy at times with occasional light rain. Low 14C. WNW winds at 30 to 50 km/h, decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 70%. Winds could occasionally gust over 65 km/h. It feels like 15.8°C. A windproof and 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Showery early, improving | Sunrise: 06:16 | Sunset: 20:42 | Dawn: 05:46 | Dusk: 21:14
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.3 °C/hr 18.6°C, 70%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.4 hPa/hr 990.6hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  W  Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from W (267°) 19km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 44km/h
Air Quality :  12 AQI  3.2ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 11.1mm
Sun Light : 37kLux, 1.8hrs   Solar UV :  2.0UVI  292W/m2
Last weather station contact: Sunday, 25 January 2026 at 16:49:24. Updated in seconds

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Weather Warnings
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.

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Current Weather Conditions as at 16:49 on 25 January 2026 (local time)
Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Showery early, improving
High:20°C
Low:14°C
CoR:74%
Windy at times with occasional light rain. Low 14C. WNW winds at 30 to 50 km/h, decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 70%. Winds could occasionally gust over 65 km/h. It feels like 15.8°C. A windproof and 2 clothing layers recommended.
Isobar Map for New Zealand Wellington Rain Radar for New Zealand Satellite Map for New Zealand
Temperature
Current: 18.6°C, Max: 19.9°C, Min: 13.0°C. It feels like 15.8°C
18.6°C
70%

Trend:
Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.3 °C/hrFalling,-0.3°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
19.9°C / 13.0°C
Wind
Windsock
19km/h
Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from W (267°)W

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Steady44km/h, 267deg.

Day Max/Avg:
53km/h / 25km/h
Rain
11.1mm today, 11.1mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
11.1mm
11mm
Rain Last Hour:
Current trend is Steady0.0mm

Last Rain Record:
09:59, 25/01/2026
Pressure
Barometric Pressure
991hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.4 hPa/hrRising,0.4hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
991hPa / 986hPa

Cloud Base:
696m, 2283ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 2.0 UVI, 292 W/m^2
292W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Low 
2.0UVI
Sun Light:
37k Lux
Sun Hours:
1.8 hrs (13%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
11.5AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 3.2ug/m3
PM10: 5.4ug/m3
CO2: 397ppm
Pollen Level:
 Moderate 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
18.6°C 70%

Temp. at +3m
20.7°C 65%

Temp. at +1m
18.4°C 69%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
21.0°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
68% VWC

Last Lightning:
02:39pm, 16/01/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
0.3FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
High
1.3MW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
12:43
Moonset
23:41
Visibility
38%
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
20:42
Day Length
14.26 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sun Phase: Above Horizon

There will be 2min 0s less daylight tomorrow

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