Midday - Today is: Thursday, 30 April 2026 12:10:31 NZST
Current: 15.8°C, Max: 16.2°C, Min: 13.5°C. It feels like 12.3°C
FORECAST: A mix of clouds and sun. Gusty winds diminishing during the afternoon. Cooler. High 16C. Winds SE at 30 to 50 km/h. It feels like 12.3°C. A windproof and 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Settled fine | Sunrise: 07:02 | Sunset: 17:28 | Dawn: 06:33 | Dusk: 17:56
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.5 °C/hr 15.8°C, 59%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.5 hPa/hr 1036.7hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  SSE  Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from SSE (147°) 16km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 34km/h
Air Quality :  14 AQI  3.7ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.7mm
Sun Light : 63.7kLux, 4.9hrs   Solar UV :  4.0UVI  503W/m2
Last weather station contact: Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 12:11:55. Updated in seconds

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