Good Afternoon - Today is: Saturday, 18 April 2026 13:38:29 NZST
Current: 17.3°C, Max: 21.0°C, Min: 13.3°C. It feels like 16.9°C
FORECAST: Rain likely. Heavy and torrential downpours at times. High 19C. Winds NNW at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around 12mm. It feels like 16.9°C. A waterproof and 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Rain at times, very unsettled | Sunrise: 06:50 | Sunset: 17:44 | Dawn: 06:22 | Dusk: 18:12
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -1.1 °C/hr 17.3°C, 85%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.5 hPa/hr 1003.3hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  NW  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from NW (310°) 10km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 24km/h
Air Quality :  6 AQI  1.7ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Rising 0.7mm
Sun Light : 19.7kLux, 3.0hrs   Solar UV :  1.0UVI  156W/m2
Last weather station contact: Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 13:39:02. Updated in seconds

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