A new day - Good Morning - Today is: Sunday, 23 August 2026 00:42:03 NZST
Current: 11.8°C, Max: 11.8°C, Min: 11.4°C. It feels like 9.6°C
FORECAST: Rain likely. Low 11C. Winds NW at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. It feels like 9.6°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fairly fine, showery later | Sunrise: 06:56 | Sunset: 17:46 | Dawn: 06:28 | Dusk: 18:13
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.3 °C/hr 11.8°C, 81%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.7 hPa/hr 1018.2hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  NW  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from NW (322°) 10km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 20km/h
Air Quality :  6 AQI  1.7ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 0lx, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 00:48:02. Updated in seconds

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Extra Ground Temperature, Moisture and Leaf Wetness Sensors

Sky and Ground sensors

Air Temperature @ +8m:   11.8°C,  81%



Air Temperature @ +3m:   11.7°C,  79%






Air Temperature @ +1m:   11.2°C,  81%














Soil Moisture @ -10cm:       72%VWC


Soil Temperature @ -30cm: 10.1°C


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