Good Morning - Today is: Friday, 10 April 2026 11:29:55 NZST
Current: 20.8°C, Max: 20.8°C, Min: 10.8°C. It feels like 20.4°C
FORECAST: A mix of clouds and sun. High 23C. Winds SE at 15 to 25 km/h. It feels like 20.4°C. 1 clothing layer recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 06:41 | Sunset: 17:56 | Dawn: 06:14 | Dusk: 18:23
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 1.6 °C/hr 20.8°C, 59%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.1 hPa/hr 1019.4hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Moderate Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  S  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from S (169°) 6km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 12km/h
Air Quality :  8 AQI  2.2ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 73.7kLux, 3.1hrs   Solar UV :  5.0UVI  582W/m2
Last weather station contact: Friday, 10 April 2026 at 11:34:23. Updated in seconds

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