Moon EventMoon Event Today is a Full Moon also known as a "Full Corn Moon"
A very early Good Morning - Today is: Wednesday, 4 March 2026 02:27:32 NZDT
Current: 10.6°C, Max: 11.0°C, Min: 10.6°C. It feels like 9.9°C
FORECAST: A few clouds. Low 7C. Winds light and variable. It feels like 9.9°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Settled fine | Sunrise: 07:03 | Sunset: 19:56 | Dawn: 06:35 | Dusk: 20:23
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.1 °C/hr 10.6°C, 88%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.0 hPa/hr 1021.0hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  S  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from S (189°) 2km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 6km/h
Air Quality :  13 AQI  3.8ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Wednesday, 04 March 2026 at 02:29:04. Updated in seconds

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