Good Morning - Today is: Monday, 6 July 2026 08:20:06 NZST
Current: 11.6°C, Max: 11.7°C, Min: 7.5°C. It feels like 8.7°C
FORECAST: Windy at times with light rain likely. High 13C. Winds ESE at 30 to 50 km/h. Chance of rain 40%. Winds could occasionally gust over 65 km/h. It feels like 8.7°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fairly fine, possible showers early | Sunrise: 07:41 | Sunset: 17:04 | Dawn: 07:10 | Dusk: 17:35
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.3 °C/hr 11.6°C, 83%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.2 hPa/hr 1004.7hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  ESE  Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from ESE (107°) 13km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 25km/h
Air Quality :  12 AQI  3.5ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 2.4kLux, 0.7hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  19W/m2
Last weather station contact: Monday, 06 July 2026 at 08:22:23. Updated in seconds

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