A very early Good Morning - Today is: Friday, 26 June 2026 04:53:30 NZST
Current: 11.5°C, Max: 11.5°C, Min: 10.8°C. It feels like 6.4°C
FORECAST: Periods of rain. High 13C. Winds S at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around 12mm. It feels like 6.4°C. A windproof and 4 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Showery, becoming less settled | Sunrise: 07:42 | Sunset: 17:00 | Dawn: 07:11 | Dusk: 17:31
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.2 °C/hr 11.5°C, 63%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.1 hPa/hr 1007.8hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  SSE  Current wind speed is Moderate breeze (F4) from SSE (152°) 20km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 40km/h
Air Quality :  2 AQI  0.3ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
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 Current Pollen Risk: LOW
Limited to no pollen pollutants at this time
 Pollen Forecast: LOW
Limited to no pollen pollutants at this time. Pollen season is typically from August to March

 Current AQI: 1.5Avg  Good  
PM2.5: 0.3ug/m3 | 24h Avg: 1.6ug/m3 | AQI: 2 ppm | AQI 24h Avg: 9 ppm
PM10: 0.7ug/m3 | 24h Avg: 2.6ug/m3 | AQI: 1 ppm | AQI 24h Avg: 2 ppm
CO2: 387 ppm | CO2 24h Avg: 388 ppm

Air quality is considered satisfactory, air pollution poses little risk
After more air quality information? Check out our full air quality report and graphs here.
Allergy and Pollen Calendar
Below is a detailed monthly outline of what kinds of pollen are in the atmosphere. Trees and plants release their pollens at different times through the year, sometime for several months. Pollen can often cause Allergic Rhinitis, commonly known as Hay Fever which can have symptoms like an itchy throat, eyes or nose, sneezing, runny eyes or nose, and blocked nose.

Most pollens are usually emitted in the morning between 5.00am and 10.00am and are more noticeable on windy or dry days. When the day temperatures start to drop in the evenings, pollen which has been floating around during the day begins to drop to the ground causing a secondary onset of allergens.

The table below shows what sources of pollen there are and what times of year they form. By default the current month is shown, however the drop down box allows for other months to be selected to help with pollen forecasting and is colour coded for the seasons. Check out tips for reducing exposure to pollen here.

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June Pollen Sources

Trees:

Gorse, Wattle

Weeds:

None

Grasses:

None

 

Change Month:

Winter

Spring

Summer

Autumn

TREES

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Alder (Alnus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Birch (Betula)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elm (Ulmus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eucalyptus/Manuka

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gorse (Ulex)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hazelnut (Corylus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Japanese Cyprus (Cryptomeria)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Macrocarpa (Cupressus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maples, Sycamore (Acer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mulberry (Morus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Native Beech (Nothofagus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Native Coprosma Species

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Native Milkwoods

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Native Podocarps EG: Rimu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oak (Quercus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Olive (Olea)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Pinus Species

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pinus Radiata

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plane (Platanus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pohutukawa/Rata (Metrosideros)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poplar (Populus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walnut (Juglans)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wattle (Acacia)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEEDS

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Chenopod weeds EG: Fat-hen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dock, Sorrel (Rumex)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nettles (Urtica)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plantain (Plantago)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Privet (Ligustrum)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRASSES

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Browntop (Agrostis)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cocksfoot (Dactylis)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crested Dogstail (Cynosurus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dogstail (Cynosurus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prairie Grass (Bromus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ryegrass (Lolium)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Vernal (Anthoxanthum)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tall Fescue (Festuca)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timothy (Phleum)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yorkshire Fog (Holcus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Tips For Reducing Pollen Exposure
  • Stay indoors until after midday, particularly in the pollen season and on windy days.
  • Avoid going out just before, during, or after thunderstorms. Particularly when pollen counts are high.
  • While out, wear sunglasses, carry tissues and (if needed) rinse your eyes with water.
  • Shower in the evenings to remove any pollen buildup on the skin and hair.
  • Do not mow grass and stay inside when it is being mown. If mowing is unavoidable, wear a mask or take a non-drowsy antihistamine.
  • Keep windows closed at home and in the car. Use recirculating air conditioning in the car.
  • Do not picnic in parks or in the country during the pollen season.
  • Try to plan holidays out of the pollen season or holiday at the seaside.
  • Keep your home clear of dust, mold and allergens such as pet dander.
The Pollen Calendar and allergy information has been sourced from: Allergy New Zealand - http://www.allergy.org.nz and referenced in our bibliography.