Today is the Vernal Equinox. Marks the Spring Cardinal Point.
A very early Good Morning - Today is: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 01:52:02 NZST
Current: 8.2°C, Max: 8.2°C, Min: 5.8°C. It feels like 6.3°C
FORECAST: Cloudy skies. Low near 5C. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 6.3°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 06:06 | Sunset: 18:15 | Dawn: 05:39 | Dusk: 18:42
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.5 °C/hr 8.2°C, 89%   Pressure : Current trend is Steady, changing by 0.0 hPa/hr 1017.6hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  W  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from W (259°) 6km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 11km/h
Air Quality :  21 AQI  6ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 0lx, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 01:52:14. Updated in seconds

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