Good Afternoon - Today is: Saturday, 18 April 2026 15:23:09 NZST
Current: 17.5°C, Max: 21.0°C, Min: 13.3°C. It feels like 17.9°C
FORECAST: Cloudy with periods of rain. High 17C. Winds NW at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. It feels like 17.9°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Rain, very unsettled | Sunrise: 06:50 | Sunset: 17:44 | Dawn: 06:22 | Dusk: 18:12
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.1 °C/hr 17.5°C, 83%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.7 hPa/hr 1002.1hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  NW  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from NW (317°) 6km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 12km/h
Air Quality :  4 AQI  1ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 2.0mm
Sun Light : 10.6kLux, 3.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  84W/m2
Last weather station contact: Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 15:23:42. Updated in seconds

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