Good Afternoon - Today was: Sunday, 15 February 2026 17:21:46 NZDT
Current: 13.4°C, Max: 16.5°C, Min: 12.5°C. It feels like 12.9°C
FORECAST: Rain likely. Becoming windy late. Heavy and torrential downpours at times. Low 12C. Winds WSW at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. 25 to 50mm of rain expected. It feels like 12.9°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Rain, very unsettled | Sunrise: 06:42 | Sunset: 20:20 | Dawn: 06:13 | Dusk: 20:49
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.2 °C/hr 13.4°C, 84%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling, changing by -1.0 hPa/hr 1002.6hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  NE  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from NE (37°) 4km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 8km/h
Air Quality :  20 AQI  5.6ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 3.4mm
Sun Light : 9.1kLux, 0.9hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  72W/m2
Last weather station contact: Sunday, 15 February 2026 at 17:21:56. Updated in seconds

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