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Good Evening - Today was: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 20:17:06 NZDT
Current: 19.9°C, Max: 26.7°C, Min: 18.0°C. It feels like 21.4°C
FORECAST: Clear this evening followed by increasing clouds and a few showers after midnight. Low 17C. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 30%. It feels like 21.4°C. 1 clothing layer recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 06:46 | Sunset: 20:16 | Dawn: 06:18 | Dusk: 20:44
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -1.9 °C/hr 19.9°C, 78%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.3 hPa/hr 1002.9hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  SW  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from SW (214°) 2km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 7km/h
Air Quality :  0 AQI  0.2ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 1.8mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 4.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 at 20:17:06. Updated in seconds

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 Pollen Forecast: LOW
Limited to no pollen pollutants today.
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.

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February Pollen Sources

Trees:

Macrocarpa, Native Podocarps, Olive, Pohutukawa, Rata

Weeds:

Chenopod weeds, Dock, Sorrel, Nettles, Plantain, Privet

Grasses:

Browntop, Crested Dogstail, Dogstail, Ryegrass, Tall Fescue, Timothy

 

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TREES

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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

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Chenopod weeds EG: Fat-hen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dock, Sorrel (Rumex)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nettles (Urtica)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plantain (Plantago)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Privet (Ligustrum)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRASSES

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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.