A very early Good Morning - Today is: Friday, 27 February 2026 05:12:09 NZDT
Current: 16.3°C, Max: 18.3°C, Min: 16.3°C. It feels like 17.3°C
FORECAST: Showers early, then cloudy in the afternoon. High 19C. Winds ESE at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 40%. It feels like 17.3°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 06:57 | Sunset: 20:03 | Dawn: 06:29 | Dusk: 20:31
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.3 °C/hr 16.3°C, 95%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.1 hPa/hr 1014.8hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Moderate Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  W  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from W (259°) 4km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 8km/h
Air Quality :  7 AQI  1.9ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Falling 1.1mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Friday, 27 February 2026 at 05:13:19. Updated in seconds

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