Good Afternoon - Today is: Thursday, 16 July 2026 16:08:16 NZST
Current: 14.3°C, Max: 15.9°C, Min: 10.8°C. It feels like 11.8°C
FORECAST: Considerable clouds this evening. Some decrease in clouds late. Low 8C. NW winds at 15 to 30 km/h, decreasing to 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 11.8°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 07:37 | Sunset: 17:11 | Dawn: 07:07 | Dusk: 17:41
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.3 °C/hr 14.3°C, 80%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.1 hPa/hr 1022.3hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  W  Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from W (275°) 14km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 28km/h
Air Quality :  18 AQI  5ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 8.6kLux, 4.1hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  68W/m2
Last weather station contact: Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 16:11:20. Updated in seconds

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