A late Good Evening! - Today was: Friday, 14 August 2026 22:55:50 NZST
Current: 13.2°C, Max: 16.6°C, Min: 10.9°C. It feels like 12.2°C
FORECAST: Rain likely. Low 12C. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. It feels like 12.2°C. A waterproof and 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fairly fine, improving | Sunrise: 07:09 | Sunset: 17:37 | Dawn: 06:40 | Dusk: 18:05
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.2 °C/hr 13.2°C, 90%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.1 hPa/hr 1011.1hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  E  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from E (86°) 8km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 16km/h
Air Quality :  5 AQI  1.3ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Rising 0.3mm
Sun Light : 0lx, 5.3hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Friday, 14 August 2026 at 23:01:13. Updated in seconds

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