A very early Good Morning - Today is: Friday, 9 January 2026 05:02:49 NZDT
Current: 17.3°C, Max: 17.6°C, Min: 16.4°C. It feels like 16.4°C
FORECAST: Mostly cloudy skies with a few showers this afternoon. High 22C. Winds WNW at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 30%. It feels like 16.4°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine, possible showers | Sunrise: 05:58 | Sunset: 20:50 | Dawn: 05:26 | Dusk: 21:23
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.1 °C/hr 17.3°C, 82%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.1 hPa/hr 1012.3hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Moderate Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  W  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from W (281°) 11km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 24km/h
Air Quality :  10 AQI  2.8ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Friday, 09 January 2026 at 05:03:36. Updated in seconds

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Extra Ground Temperature, Moisture and Leaf Wetness Sensors

Sky and Ground sensors

Air Temperature @ +8m:   17.3°C,  82%



Air Temperature @ +3m:   17.3°C,  80%






Air Temperature @ +1m:   16.9°C,  80%














Soil Moisture @ -10cm:       36%VWC


Soil Temperature @ -30cm: 24.1°C