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Weather and climate forecasting services
Whether you need weather or climate information six hours, days or months out, our accurate forecasts can help you with operational requirements and decision making. -
Hotspot Watch 18 October 2023
Hotspot18 October 2023As of 15 October, the New Zealand Drought Index (NZDI) map below shows that no unusually dry conditions are currently found across the country. -
Send us your snow observations
Measurements of snowfall at low elevations around New Zealand are few and far between, and yet the data would be really helpful in understanding how snowfall occurs and quantifying snow-related risks. -
UV and Ozone
ServiceThis is the home for NIWA's UV and ozone research, including maps and graphs showing daily predictions and measurements for UV levels across New Zealand. -
NIWA Weather
ServiceNIWA Weather is NIWA's public facing weather forecasting website. You'll find 2-day, hour-by-hour forecasts for locations across Aotearoa New Zealand, as well as forecast videos by our in-house meteorologists, animations showing rain forecasts, tide forecasts and NIWA's daily UV index. -
SolarView
This calculator estimates the solar energy that can be collected by a solar capture device (solar panel) at a given address, panel direction and roof slope. -
Hotspot Watch 13 October 2023
Hotspot12 October 2023A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
New tool revolutionising drought forecasts
Media release02 October 2023A newly launched tool developed by NIWA and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to predict dryness and drought will help farmers and growers be better prepared for challenging weather conditions. -
Extreme weather research gets a boost
Media release21 August 2023NIWA has launched a $5 million per year package of new projects aiming to tackle some of New Zealand’s most pressing challenges, including responding to and preparing for extreme weather events. -
Government review of weather forecasting system
Media release31 July 2023– Statement by NIWA Chief Executive John Morgan -
Matariki viewing prospects 2023
Media release13 July 2023NIWA meteorologists say people living in the North Island are likely to get the best views of the Matariki star cluster, particularly on Friday morning.
