Midday - Today is: Thursday, 22 January 2026 12:14:59 NZDT
Current: 20.8°C, Max: 21.7°C, Min: 16.7°C. It feels like 21.9°C
FORECAST: Light rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers in the afternoon. High 22C. WNW winds at 10 to 15 km/h, increasing to 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 90%. It feels like 21.9°C. 1 clothing layer recommended.
Station Forecast: Stormy, much rain | Sunrise: 06:13 | Sunset: 20:45 | Dawn: 05:42 | Dusk: 21:16
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.4 °C/hr 20.8°C, 84%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.2 hPa/hr 987.6hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  W  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from W (268°) 9km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 17km/h
Air Quality :  3 AQI  0.7ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 3.7mm
Sun Light : 36.3kLux, 0.7hrs   Solar UV :  2.0UVI  287W/m2
Last weather station contact: Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 12:16:48. Updated in seconds

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