Midday - Today is: Friday, 18 September 2026 12:44:30 NZST
Current: 15.0°C, Max: 15.1°C, Min: 10.6°C. It feels like 14.2°C
FORECAST: Overcast. High 16C. Winds W at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 14.2°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Unsettled, rain later | Sunrise: 06:14 | Sunset: 18:10 | Dawn: 05:48 | Dusk: 18:37
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 1.0 °C/hr 15.0°C, 78%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.5 hPa/hr 1004.5hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  W  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from W (259°) 6km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 13km/h
Air Quality :  5 AQI  1.4ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 85.8klx, 1.6hrs   Solar UV :  6.0UVI  678W/m2
Last weather station contact: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 12:46:20. Updated in seconds

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