Good Afternoon - Today is: Monday, 23 February 2026 14:36:34 NZDT
Current: 22.2°C, Max: 22.2°C, Min: 12.3°C. It feels like 21.1°C
FORECAST: Sun and clouds mixed. High 23C. Winds W at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 21.1°C. 1 clothing layer recommended.
Station Forecast: Fairly fine, showery later | Sunrise: 06:52 | Sunset: 20:09 | Dawn: 06:24 | Dusk: 20:37
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.9 °C/hr 22.2°C, 45%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.5 hPa/hr 1016.3hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  SW  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from SW (232°) 5km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 13km/h
Air Quality :  11 AQI  3.1ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 101.9kLux, 7.6hrs   Solar UV :  7.0UVI  805W/m2
Last weather station contact: Monday, 23 February 2026 at 14:37:25. Updated in seconds

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