Midday - Today is: Saturday, 17 October 2026 12:23:58 NZDT
Current: 11.2°C, Max: 11.4°C, Min: 5.7°C. It feels like 9.0°C
FORECAST: Cloudy skies. High 13C. Winds SW at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 9.0°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.8 °C/hr 11.2°C, 62%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.2 hPa/hr 1028.4hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed : Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from W (269°)   W  5km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 13km/h
Air Quality :  6 AQI  1.8ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 28.6klx, 1.8hrs   Solar UV :  2.0UVI  226W/m2
Last weather station contact: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 12:25:57. Updated in seconds

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