A very early Good Morning - Today is: Friday, 1 May 2026 05:36:46 NZST
Current: 6.9°C, Max: 8.4°C, Min: 6.3°C. It feels like 5.1°C
FORECAST: Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High 17C. Winds light and variable. Frost or heavy dew may be present. It feels like 5.1°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Settled fine | Sunrise: 07:03 | Sunset: 17:27 | Dawn: 06:34 | Dusk: 17:55
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.2 °C/hr 6.9°C, 82%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.2 hPa/hr 1037.8hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  SSE  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from SSE (149°) 3km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 6km/h
Air Quality :  21 AQI  5.9ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Friday, 01 May 2026 at 05:38:15. Updated in seconds

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Extra Ground Temperature, Moisture and Leaf Wetness Sensors

Sky and Ground sensors

Air Temperature @ +8m:   6.9°C,  82%



Air Temperature @ +3m:   5.3°C,  84%






Air Temperature @ +1m:   6.4°C,  80%














Soil Moisture @ -10cm:       53%VWC


Soil Temperature @ -30cm: 13.8°C


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