A new day - Good Morning - Today is: Friday, 13 March 2026 00:16:56 NZDT
Current: 16.5°C, Max: 16.5°C, Min: 16.2°C. It feels like 17.0°C
FORECAST: Cloudy with occasional showers overnight. Low 14C. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%. It feels like 17.0°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Unsettled, rain later | Sunrise: 07:13 | Sunset: 19:42 | Dawn: 06:45 | Dusk: 20:09
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.5 °C/hr 16.5°C, 73%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.3 hPa/hr 1011.2hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  W  Current wind speed is Calm (F0) from W (272°) 0km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 3km/h
Air Quality :  6 AQI  1.7ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Friday, 13 March 2026 at 00:19:12. Updated in seconds

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