Today is the Winter Solstice (Shortest Day). Marks the Mid-Winter Cardinal Point.
A late Good Evening! - Today was: Sunday, 21 June 2026 22:59:35 NZST
Current: 11.5°C, Max: 16.0°C, Min: 11.4°C. It feels like 11.0°C
FORECAST: Showers early, then partly cloudy overnight. Low 8C. Winds SE at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 60%. It feels like 11.0°C. A waterproof and 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 07:41 | Sunset: 16:58 | Dawn: 07:10 | Dusk: 17:29
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.6 °C/hr 11.5°C, 88%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.7 hPa/hr 1021.1hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  ESE  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from ESE (123°) 2km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 10km/h
Air Quality :  4 AQI  1.3ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Rising 7.5mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 2.5hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Sunday, 21 June 2026 at 23:00:42. Updated in seconds

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