Good Morning - Today is: Monday, 21 September 2026 08:23:28 NZST
Current: 9.0°C, Max: 9.0°C, Min: 2.3°C. It feels like 7.3°C
FORECAST: Overcast skies and windy. High 14C. Winds WNW at 30 to 50 km/h. It feels like 7.3°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fairly fine, possible showers early | Sunrise: 06:09 | Sunset: 18:13 | Dawn: 05:43 | Dusk: 18:40
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 2.2 °C/hr 9.0°C, 81%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.1 hPa/hr 1013.4hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  NNW  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from NNW (330°) 4km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 9km/h
Air Quality :  7 AQI  2ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 9.2klx, 1.1hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  73W/m2
Last weather station contact: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 08:23:26. Updated in seconds

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