Midday - Today is: Saturday, 21 February 2026 12:04:26 NZDT
Current: 19.6°C, Max: 19.7°C, Min: 11.6°C. It feels like 16.9°C
FORECAST: Partly cloudy. High 21C. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 km/h. It feels like 16.9°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 06:50 | Sunset: 20:12 | Dawn: 06:21 | Dusk: 20:40
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 1.3 °C/hr 19.6°C, 53%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.1 hPa/hr 1014.4hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  WSW  Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from WSW (256°) 14km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 26km/h
Air Quality :  10 AQI  2.8ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 91kLux, 5.2hrs   Solar UV :  6.0UVI  719W/m2
Last weather station contact: Saturday, 21 February 2026 at 12:05:08. Updated in seconds

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