Good Morning - Today is: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 08:54:40 NZDT
Current: 13.9°C, Max: 14.7°C, Min: 11.0°C. It feels like 13.4°C
FORECAST: Generally cloudy. High 22C. Winds W at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 13.4°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Settled fine | Sunrise: 07:24 | Sunset: 19:24 | Dawn: 06:57 | Dusk: 19:51
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.8 °C/hr 13.9°C, 77%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.2 hPa/hr 1030.9hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Moderate Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  ENE  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from ENE (65°) 3km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 7km/h
Air Quality :  7 AQI  2ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 15.3kLux, 1.4hrs   Solar UV :  1.0UVI  121W/m2
Last weather station contact: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 at 08:57:45. Updated in seconds

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 Current Pollen Risk: MODERATE
Peak pollen times: 5am - 10am. Extended to midday on windy days
Additional exposure risk in the evening once temperatures start to drop
 Pollen Forecast: LOW
Limited to no pollen pollutants at this time. Pollen season is typically from August to March

 Current AQI: 6.5Avg  Good  
PM2.5: 2.0ug/m3 | 24h Avg: 1.6ug/m3 | AQI: 11 ppm | AQI 24h Avg: 9 ppm
PM10: 2.1ug/m3 | 24h Avg: 2.0ug/m3 | AQI: 2 ppm | AQI 24h Avg: 2 ppm
CO2: 483 ppm | CO2 24h Avg: 431 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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March Pollen Sources

Trees:

Gorse, Olive, Pohutukawa, Rata

Weeds:

Chenopod weeds, Plantain, Privet

Grasses:

None

 

Change Month:

Autumn

Winter

Spring

Summer

TREES

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

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

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Chenopod weeds EG: Fat-hen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dock, Sorrel (Rumex)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nettles (Urtica)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plantain (Plantago)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Privet (Ligustrum)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRASSES

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

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.