A new day, a new dawn - Today is: Monday, 23 March 2026 06:48:23 NZDT
Current: 13.1°C, Max: 15.4°C, Min: 9.6°C. It feels like 12.0°C
FORECAST: Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High 24C. Winds ESE at 15 to 25 km/h. It feels like 12.0°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Settled fine | Sunrise: 07:23 | Sunset: 19:25 | Dawn: 06:56 | Dusk: 19:52
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.0 °C/hr 13.1°C, 76%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.2 hPa/hr 1029.5hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  E  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from E (91°) 5km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 9km/h
Air Quality :  5 AQI  1.5ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Monday, 23 March 2026 at 06:51:27. Updated in seconds

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