Good Afternoon - Today is: Thursday, 27 August 2026 14:51:39 NZST
Current: 15.0°C, Max: 15.2°C, Min: 10.7°C. It feels like 12.9°C
FORECAST: A mix of clouds and sun. High 17C. Winds E at 15 to 25 km/h. It feels like 12.9°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 06:50 | Sunset: 17:49 | Dawn: 06:22 | Dusk: 18:17
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.6 °C/hr 15.0°C, 74%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.8 hPa/hr 1027.0hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  ENE  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from ENE (59°) 12km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 24km/h
Air Quality :  3 AQI  0.9ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 2.6mm
Sun Light : 32.9klx, 2.9hrs   Solar UV :  2.0UVI  260W/m2
Last weather station contact: Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 14:51:43. Updated in seconds

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