Midday - Today is: Monday, 2 March 2026 12:29:27 NZDT
Current: 11.9°C, Max: 12.2°C, Min: 8.1°C. It feels like 10.2°C
FORECAST: Rain showers early becoming more intermittent for the afternoon. High 13C. Winds S at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 60%. It feels like 10.2°C. A waterproof and 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 07:00 | Sunset: 19:59 | Dawn: 06:32 | Dusk: 20:26
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.4 °C/hr 11.9°C, 75%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.1 hPa/hr 1009.2hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Moderate Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  SSW  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from SSW (202°) 6km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 10km/h
Air Quality :  5 AQI  1.5ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Rising 8.2mm
Sun Light : 50.1kLux, 1.5hrs   Solar UV :  3.0UVI  396W/m2
Last weather station contact: Monday, 02 March 2026 at 12:30:55. Updated in seconds

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