A very early Good Morning - Today is: Friday, 1 May 2026 01:16:52 NZST
Current: 8.2°C, Max: 8.4°C, Min: 8.1°C. It feels like 5.9°C
FORECAST: Some clouds. Low 4C. Winds light and variable. It feels like 5.9°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Settled fine | Sunrise: 07:03 | Sunset: 17:27 | Dawn: 06:34 | Dusk: 17:55
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.2 °C/hr 8.2°C, 80%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.1 hPa/hr 1038.8hPa
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°) 6km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 15km/h
Air Quality :  23 AQI  6.5ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Friday, 01 May 2026 at 01:18:25. Updated in seconds

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