A new day, a new dawn - Today is: Monday, 16 March 2026 06:39:06 NZDT
Current: 10.8°C, Max: 15.1°C, Min: 10.3°C. It feels like 10.4°C
FORECAST: Sun and clouds mixed. High 22C. Winds NW at 15 to 30 km/h. It feels like 10.4°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fairly fine, showers likely | Sunrise: 07:16 | Sunset: 19:37 | Dawn: 06:48 | Dusk: 20:04
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.1 °C/hr 10.8°C, 91%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.1 hPa/hr 1016.8hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  ESE  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from ESE (117°) 1km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 4km/h
Air Quality :  8 AQI  2.4ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Monday, 16 March 2026 at 06:41:36. Updated in seconds

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