Good Afternoon - Today is: Saturday, 30 May 2026 16:30:39 NZST
Current: 16.6°C, Max: 18.1°C, Min: 3.5°C. It feels like 15.9°C
FORECAST: A few clouds. Low 6C. Winds E at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 15.9°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 07:30 | Sunset: 17:01 | Dawn: 06:59 | Dusk: 17:31
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.2 °C/hr 16.6°C, 63%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.4 hPa/hr 1022.6hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  S  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from S (187°) 3km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 5km/h
Air Quality :  27 AQI  8.1ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 3.4kLux, 6.7hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  27W/m2
Last weather station contact: Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 16:30:34. Updated in seconds

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