Good Afternoon - Today is: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 16:10:57 NZST
Current: 14.0°C, Max: 14.5°C, Min: 1.5°C. It feels like 13.9°C
FORECAST: A few passing clouds, otherwise generally clear. Low 4C. Winds light and variable. It feels like 13.9°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 07:14 | Sunset: 17:14 | Dawn: 06:44 | Dusk: 17:43
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.4 °C/hr 14.0°C, 87%   Pressure : Current trend is Steady, changing by 0.0 hPa/hr 1020.5hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  W  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from W (279°) 3km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 7km/h
Air Quality :  11 AQI  3ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Falling 0.5mm
Sun Light : 9.2kLux, 2.2hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  73W/m2
Last weather station contact: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 16:13:19. Updated in seconds

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