Moon EventMoon Event Today is a Full Moon also known as a "Full Frost Moon"
Midday - Today is: Saturday, 2 May 2026 12:11:40 NZST
Current: 16.4°C, Max: 16.4°C, Min: 3.3°C. It feels like 14.3°C
FORECAST: Partly cloudy. High 16C. Winds W at 15 to 25 km/h. It feels like 14.3°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Settled fine | Sunrise: 07:04 | Sunset: 17:26 | Dawn: 06:35 | Dusk: 17:54
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 2.3 °C/hr 16.4°C, 61%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.4 hPa/hr 1035.0hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  W  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from W (259°) 10km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 19km/h
Air Quality :  10 AQI  2.8ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 67.1kLux, 3.5hrs   Solar UV :  4.0UVI  530W/m2
Last weather station contact: Saturday, 02 May 2026 at 12:13:16. Updated in seconds

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