Good Morning - Today is: Friday, 23 January 2026 08:44:56 NZDT
Current: 19.0°C, Max: 19.1°C, Min: 17.0°C. It feels like 17.5°C
FORECAST: Becoming windy with showers likely this afternoon. High 21C. Winds WNW at 30 to 50 km/h. Chance of rain 70%. It feels like 17.5°C. A windproof and 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Showery early, improving | Sunrise: 06:14 | Sunset: 20:44 | Dawn: 05:43 | Dusk: 21:15
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.6 °C/hr 19.0°C, 79%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.2 hPa/hr 991.2hPa
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 (278°) 17km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 31km/h
Air Quality :  8 AQI  2.2ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.5mm
Sun Light : 40.3kLux, 1.1hrs   Solar UV :  2.0UVI  318W/m2
Last weather station contact: Friday, 23 January 2026 at 08:46:46. Updated in seconds

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