Good Afternoon - Today is: Thursday, 15 January 2026 15:26:25 NZDT
Current: 18.1°C, Max: 18.8°C, Min: 16.0°C. It feels like 19.3°C
FORECAST: Showers and thundershowers likely. High near 20C. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 100%. Locally heavier rainfall possible. It feels like 19.3°C. A waterproof and 1 clothing layer recommended.
Station Forecast: Occasional rain, worsening | Sunrise: 06:05 | Sunset: 20:49 | Dawn: 05:33 | Dusk: 21:21
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.2 °C/hr 18.1°C, 94%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.8 hPa/hr 1006.3hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  SE  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from SE (146°) 7km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 16km/h
Air Quality :  5 AQI  1.3ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Rising 40.2mm
Sun Light : 6.7kLux, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  53W/m2
Last weather station contact: Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 15:27:39. Updated in seconds

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Extra Ground Temperature, Moisture and Leaf Wetness Sensors

Sky and Ground sensors

Air Temperature @ +8m:   18.1°C,  94%



Air Temperature @ +3m:   19.3°C,  87%






Air Temperature @ +1m:   17.4°C,  97%














Soil Moisture @ -10cm:       70%VWC


Soil Temperature @ -30cm: 22.5°C


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