A late Good Evening - Today was: Thursday, 23 April 2026 21:25:05 NZST
Current: 9.1°C, Max: 13.5°C, Min: 4.1°C. It feels like 7.5°C
FORECAST: Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 3C. Winds light and variable. It feels like 7.5°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Settled fine | Sunrise: 06:55 | Sunset: 17:37 | Dawn: 06:27 | Dusk: 18:05
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.9 °C/hr 9.1°C, 80%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.6 hPa/hr 1027.8hPa
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°) 3km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 6km/h
Air Quality :  31 AQI  9.6ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 3.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 21:26:05. Updated in seconds

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