Good Afternoon - Today is: Thursday, 26 February 2026 16:28:54 NZDT
Current: 22.2°C, Max: 23.4°C, Min: 14.4°C. It feels like 19.8°C
FORECAST: Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain overnight. Low near 15C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall around 6mm. It feels like 19.8°C. A windproof and 1 clothing layer recommended.
Station Forecast: Showery, becoming less settled | Sunrise: 06:56 | Sunset: 20:05 | Dawn: 06:27 | Dusk: 20:33
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.1 °C/hr 22.2°C, 60%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.4 hPa/hr 1015.2hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Moderate Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  W  Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from W (259°) 19km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 36km/h
Air Quality :  16 AQI  4.5ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 25.3kLux, 3.4hrs   Solar UV :  1.0UVI  200W/m2
Last weather station contact: Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 16:30:01. Updated in seconds

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