Midday - Today is: Monday, 17 August 2026 12:50:45 NZST
Current: 9.7°C, Max: 10.0°C, Min: 4.5°C. It feels like 5.8°C
FORECAST: Overcast. High 11C. Winds SW at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 5.8°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 07:05 | Sunset: 17:40 | Dawn: 06:36 | Dusk: 18:08
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.4 °C/hr 9.7°C, 57%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.3 hPa/hr 1021.0hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  SW  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from SW (236°) 11km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 19km/h
Air Quality :  9 AQI  2.5ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 35.2klx, 4.0hrs   Solar UV :  2.0UVI  278W/m2
Last weather station contact: Monday, 17 August 2026 at 12:56:18. Updated in seconds

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Caution WEATHER STATION CAUTION: Extra cool day temperatures are being recorded
It is recommended wearing extra layers of clothing to keep warm. Extra cool days temperatures can cause surfaces to not dry out. This could lead to slips and falls. Road surfaces could remain slippery while driving. Keep watch on the temperature as decreases may result in warning levels.

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Current Weather Conditions as at 12:56 on 17 August 2026 (local time)
Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Fine weather
High:11°C
Low:1°C
CoR:6%
Overcast. High 11C. Winds SW at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 5.8°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 9.7°C, Max: 10.0°C, Min: 4.5°C. It feels like 5.8°C
9.7°C
57%

Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.4 °C/hrRising,0.4°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
10.0°C / 4.5°C
Wind
Windsock
11km/h
Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from SW (236°)SW

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Steady19km/h, 236deg.

Day Max/Avg:
31km/h / 15km/h
Rain
0.0mm today, 0.0mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
0.0mm
0.0mm
Month Total:
24.6mm

Last Rain Record:
10:39, 16/08/2026
Pressure
Barometric Pressure
1021hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.3 hPa/hrFalling,-0.3hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1023hPa / 1021hPa

Cloud Base:
1012m, 3320ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 2.0 UVI, 278 W/m^2
278W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Low 
2.0UVI
Sun Light:
35.2k Lux
Sun Hours:
4.0 hrs (39%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
9AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 2.5ug/m3
PM10: 4.2ug/m3
CO2: 386ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
9.7°C 57%

Temp. at +3m
13.2°C 51%

Temp. at +1m
9.6°C 60%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
9.8°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
78% VWC

Last Lightning:
02:27pm, 31/07/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
0.4FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
4kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
Very High
2.2MW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
08:57
Moonset
22:44
Visibility
21%
Sunrise
07:05
Sunset
17:40
Day Length
10.35 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sun Phase: Above Horizon

There will be 2min 21s more daylight tomorrow

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