Good Afternoon - Today was: Sunday, 22 March 2026 17:35:46 NZDT
Current: 22.3°C, Max: 23.6°C, Min: 6.6°C. It feels like 20.7°C
FORECAST: Mainly clear. Low 8C. Winds SE at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 20.7°C. 1 clothing layer recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine, becoming less settled | Sunrise: 07:22 | Sunset: 19:27 | Dawn: 06:55 | Dusk: 19:54
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.0 °C/hr 22.3°C, 47%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.2 hPa/hr 1024.7hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  SW  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from SW (222°) 9km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 15km/h
Air Quality :  5 AQI  1.5ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 25.8kLux, 9.4hrs   Solar UV :  1.0UVI  204W/m2
Last weather station contact: Sunday, 22 March 2026 at 17:38:48. Updated in seconds

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