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A very early Good Morning - Today is: Saturday, 26 September 2026 03:21:18 NZST
Current: 8.8°C, Max: 10.5°C, Min: 8.8°C. It feels like 7.9°C
FORECAST: A few showers early, becoming a steady light rain for the afternoon. High around 15C. Winds NW at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 50%. It feels like 7.9°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine, becoming less settled | Sunrise: 06:01 | Sunset: 18:18 | Dawn: 05:34 | Dusk: 18:45
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.5 °C/hr 8.8°C, 94%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.3 hPa/hr 1023.7hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  WNW  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from WNW (300°) 2km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 6km/h
Air Quality :  9 AQI  2.5ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 0lx, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 03:21:38. Updated in seconds

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