Good Morning - Today is: Thursday, 5 March 2026 11:21:23 NZDT
Current: 16.4°C, Max: 16.4°C, Min: 6.2°C. It feels like 15.8°C
FORECAST: Overcast. High around 20C. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 km/h. It feels like 15.8°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Settled fine | Sunrise: 07:04 | Sunset: 19:54 | Dawn: 06:36 | Dusk: 20:22
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 2.3 °C/hr 16.4°C, 77%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.0 hPa/hr 1024.4hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  WSW  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from WSW (243°) 7km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 15km/h
Air Quality :  13 AQI  3.8ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 25.4kLux, 1.1hrs   Solar UV :  1.0UVI  201W/m2
Last weather station contact: Thursday, 05 March 2026 at 11:23:01. Updated in seconds

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