Good Morning - Today is: Sunday, 26 April 2026 08:43:17 NZST
Current: 11.6°C, Max: 11.6°C, Min: 7.1°C. It feels like 10.7°C
FORECAST: Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. High 18C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h. It feels like 10.7°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 06:58 | Sunset: 17:33 | Dawn: 06:29 | Dusk: 18:01
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 1.3 °C/hr 11.6°C, 81%   Pressure : Current trend is Steady, changing by 0.0 hPa/hr 1021.8hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  N  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from N (353°) 3km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 7km/h
Air Quality :  11 AQI  3.3ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 33.8kLux, 1.2hrs   Solar UV :  2.0UVI  267W/m2
Last weather station contact: Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 08:44:21. Updated in seconds

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