Good Afternoon - Today is: Sunday, 22 March 2026 14:52:31 NZDT
Current: 22.1°C, Max: 22.6°C, Min: 6.6°C. It feels like 20.8°C
FORECAST: Lots of sunshine. High 24C. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 20.8°C. 1 clothing layer recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 07:22 | Sunset: 19:27 | Dawn: 06:55 | Dusk: 19:54
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 1.2 °C/hr 22.1°C, 46%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.4 hPa/hr 1024.3hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  S  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from S (177°) 7km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 14km/h
Air Quality :  10 AQI  2.8ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 82kLux, 6.8hrs   Solar UV :  6.0UVI  648W/m2
Last weather station contact: Sunday, 22 March 2026 at 14:55:28. Updated in seconds

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