Good Morning - Today is: Monday, 16 March 2026 11:11:12 NZDT
Current: 19.3°C, Max: 19.3°C, Min: 10.3°C. It feels like 17.7°C
FORECAST: A mix of clouds and sun. High 21C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h. It feels like 17.7°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Settled fine | Sunrise: 07:16 | Sunset: 19:37 | Dawn: 06:48 | Dusk: 20:04
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 2.1 °C/hr 19.3°C, 68%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.2 hPa/hr 1017.8hPa
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 (248°) 13km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 26km/h
Air Quality :  13 AQI  3.7ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 40.1kLux, 3.2hrs   Solar UV :  2.0UVI  317W/m2
Last weather station contact: Monday, 16 March 2026 at 11:13:46. Updated in seconds

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