Good Afternoon - Today was: Saturday, 22 August 2026 17:36:16 NZST
Current: 13.9°C, Max: 15.9°C, Min: 9.5°C. It feels like 10.0°C
FORECAST: Cloudy with occasional showers overnight. Low 11C. Winds NW at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. It feels like 10.0°C. A windproof and 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine, becoming less settled | Sunrise: 06:58 | Sunset: 17:45 | Dawn: 06:30 | Dusk: 18:12
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.5 °C/hr 13.9°C, 75%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.1 hPa/hr 1020.8hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  W  Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from W (274°) 20km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 40km/h
Air Quality :  16 AQI  4.9ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.6mm
Sun Light : 506.3lx, 7.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  4W/m2
Last weather station contact: Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 17:42:11. Updated in seconds

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Extra Ground Temperature, Moisture and Leaf Wetness Sensors

Sky and Ground sensors

Air Temperature @ +8m:   13.9°C,  75%



Air Temperature @ +3m:   14.2°C,  72%






Air Temperature @ +1m:   13.4°C,  74%














Soil Moisture @ -10cm:       72%VWC


Soil Temperature @ -30cm: 10.2°C


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