Good Evening - Today was: Thursday, 26 February 2026 18:56:10 NZDT
Current: 19.7°C, Max: 23.4°C, Min: 14.4°C. It feels like 20.0°C
FORECAST: Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain overnight. Low around 15C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. It feels like 20.0°C. 1 clothing layer recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 06:56 | Sunset: 20:05 | Dawn: 06:27 | Dusk: 20:33
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -1.0 °C/hr 19.7°C, 80%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.0 hPa/hr 1015.4hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Moderate Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  SW  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from SW (232°) 9km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 16km/h
Air Quality :  6 AQI  1.8ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 5.2kLux, 3.4hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  41W/m2
Last weather station contact: Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 18:57:21. Updated in seconds

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Extra Ground Temperature, Moisture and Leaf Wetness Sensors

Sky and Ground sensors

Air Temperature @ +8m:   19.7°C,  80%



Air Temperature @ +3m:   20.5°C,  75%






Air Temperature @ +1m:   19.2°C,  78%














Soil Moisture @ -10cm:       35%VWC


Soil Temperature @ -30cm: 20.8°C


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