Good Afternoon - Today is: Thursday, 15 January 2026 14:49:51 NZDT
Current: 18.7°C, Max: 18.8°C, Min: 16.0°C. It feels like 20.6°C
FORECAST: Showers and thundershowers likely. High around 20C. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Locally heavier rainfall possible. It feels like 20.6°C. A waterproof and 1 clothing layer recommended.
Station Forecast: Rain at times, very unsettled | Sunrise: 06:05 | Sunset: 20:49 | Dawn: 05:33 | Dusk: 21:21
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.3 °C/hr 18.7°C, 94%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.3 hPa/hr 1006.8hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  SSE  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from SSE (163°) 4km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 9km/h
Air Quality :  6 AQI  1.6ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Rising 38.1mm
Sun Light : 18.4kLux, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  1.0UVI  145W/m2
Last weather station contact: Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 14:50:59. Updated in seconds

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