Today is the Autumnal Equinox. Marks the Autumn Cardinal Point.
Good Afternoon - Today was: Friday, 20 March 2026 17:25:17 NZDT
Current: 19.7°C, Max: 21.8°C, Min: 14.2°C. It feels like 17.7°C
FORECAST: Partly cloudy. Low 7C. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 17.7°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 07:20 | Sunset: 19:30 | Dawn: 06:53 | Dusk: 19:57
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.5 °C/hr 19.7°C, 51%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.0 hPa/hr 1016.6hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  SE  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from SE (128°) 10km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 24km/h
Air Quality :  7 AQI  2ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 13.7kLux, 4.2hrs   Solar UV :  1.0UVI  108W/m2
Last weather station contact: Friday, 20 March 2026 at 17:28:11. Updated in seconds

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