A very early Good Morning - Today is: Tuesday, 18 August 2026 05:09:21 NZST
Current: 3.4°C, Max: 3.4°C, Min: 2.3°C. It feels like 1.2°C
FORECAST: Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. High 11C. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 60%. Frost or heavy dew may be present. It feels like 1.2°C. 5 or more clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine, possible showers | Sunrise: 07:03 | Sunset: 17:41 | Dawn: 06:35 | Dusk: 18:09
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.1 °C/hr 3.4°C, 94%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.2 hPa/hr 1020.7hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  ENE  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from ENE (71°) 3km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 6km/h
Air Quality :  21 AQI  6.5ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 0lx, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 05:14:57. Updated in seconds

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