Good Afternoon - Today was: Friday, 10 April 2026 17:28:59 NZST
Current: 20.6°C, Max: 24.1°C, Min: 10.8°C. It feels like 20.3°C
FORECAST: Overcast. Low 12C. Winds ESE at 15 to 30 km/h. It feels like 20.3°C. A windproof and 1 clothing layer recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 06:41 | Sunset: 17:56 | Dawn: 06:14 | Dusk: 18:23
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.9 °C/hr 20.6°C, 66%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.1 hPa/hr 1017.6hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Moderate Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  ESE  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from ESE (120°) 8km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 31km/h
Air Quality :  7 AQI  2.2ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 3kLux, 9.1hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  24W/m2
Last weather station contact: Friday, 10 April 2026 at 17:33:33. Updated in seconds

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