A very early Good Morning - Today is: Saturday, 24 January 2026 01:55:01 NZDT
Current: 15.5°C, Max: 15.9°C, Min: 15.4°C. It feels like 14.5°C
FORECAST: Rain likely. Low 12C. Winds NW at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. It feels like 14.5°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Stormy, much rain | Sunrise: 06:15 | Sunset: 20:43 | Dawn: 05:45 | Dusk: 21:15
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.3 °C/hr 15.5°C, 91%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.5 hPa/hr 985.3hPa
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 (279°) 12km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 24km/h
Air Quality :  16 AQI  4.4ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Falling 1.3mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Saturday, 24 January 2026 at 01:56:56. Updated in seconds

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