Midday - Today is: Friday, 16 October 2026 12:15:38 NZDT
Current: 11.1°C, Max: 11.8°C, Min: 8.4°C. It feels like 5.6°C
FORECAST: Mostly cloudy with occasional light rain...mainly in the morning. High 11C. S winds at 10 to 15 km/h, increasing to 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. It feels like 5.6°C. A windproof and 4 clothing layers recommended.
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.5 °C/hr 11.1°C, 65%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising, changing by 1.0 hPa/hr 1017.3hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed : Current wind speed is Moderate breeze (F4) from SSE (147°)   SSE  22km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 40km/h
Air Quality :  14 AQI  3.8ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Falling 0.3mm
Sun Light : 106.5klx, 1.5hrs   Solar UV :  7.0UVI  841W/m2
Last weather station contact: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 12:17:39. Updated in seconds

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