Midday - Today is: Friday, 21 August 2026 12:21:04 NZST
Current: 13.0°C, Max: 13.2°C, Min: 7.3°C. It feels like 11.2°C
FORECAST: Considerable cloudiness. High 14C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h. It feels like 11.2°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 06:59 | Sunset: 17:44 | Dawn: 06:31 | Dusk: 18:11
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.4 °C/hr 13.0°C, 79%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.2 hPa/hr 1027.2hPa
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 (273°) 9km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 15km/h
Air Quality :  12 AQI  3.6ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 18.2klx, 1.1hrs   Solar UV :  1.0UVI  144W/m2
Last weather station contact: Friday, 21 August 2026 at 12:27:02. Updated in seconds

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Extra Ground Temperature, Moisture and Leaf Wetness Sensors

Sky and Ground sensors

Air Temperature @ +8m:   13.0°C,  79%



Air Temperature @ +3m:   14.7°C,  71%






Air Temperature @ +1m:   12.8°C,  78%














Soil Moisture @ -10cm:       73%VWC


Soil Temperature @ -30cm: 9.6°C


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