Moon EventMoon Event Today is a Full Moon also known as a "Full Pink Moon"
A new day, a new dawn - Today is: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 06:19:30 NZDT
Current: 16.7°C, Max: 17.1°C, Min: 14.6°C. It feels like 13.5°C
FORECAST: Windy with a steady rain this morning. Showers continuing this afternoon. High 17C. Winds WNW at 30 to 50 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near 6mm. Locally heavier rainfall possible. It feels like 13.5°C. A windproof and 3 clothing layers recommended.
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.1 °C/hr 16.7°C, 69%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling, changing by -1.0 hPa/hr 1000.6hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed : Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from WNW (292°)   WNW  18km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 39km/h
Air Quality :  8 AQI  2.3ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 379.7lx, 0.3hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  3W/m2
Last weather station contact: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 06:22:22. Updated in seconds

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