6 Day Weather Forecast
Arthur's Pass (730m A.S.L.)

The following 6 day forecast has been created using data obtained from Weather Underground for the Arthur's Pass area (elevation 730m A.S.L.), utilising regional and local weather station data. It is updated hourly. 1800m weather data is derived from local weather modelling software and may be unreliable.

Notes: This page is experimental and it may be unreliable beyond a few days. Compare it with the MetService - 4 Day Forecast, NIWA - 5 Day Forecast, and NZ METVUW SI CHARTS to get a more informed idea! Occasionally the forecast texts may show in imperial unit format as the metric forecast is not available from Weather Underground. - Graeme -

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Updated : Tuesday 18 August 2026 - 23:30hrs

Day & Date /
Weather (730m A.S.L)
Weather Forecasts / Sunrise / Sunset
Moonrise / Moonset / Moon Phase
Est. Rainfall / Snowfall
@ 737m
(1800m)
Temperatures
(1800m)
Freezing Levels
Wind Dir / Strength
(1800m)
Average
Humidity
Tuesday (Today)
18/08/2026

Cloudy
Night: Cloudy. Low 1°C. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 kmph.

Sunrise: 07:23hrs  Sunset: 17:52hrs
Moonrise: 09:33hrs    Waxing Crescent
Total Rain: 0mm
Total Snow: 0cm
Min: -3ºC
Max: 12ºC
Min: -10ºC
Max: 5ºC
Freezing Levels
Now: 1238m
Range: 268m - 2576m

(Now: 3.3ºC↓)
 0kmph - SSE 16kmph

(Now: Calm)

 0kmph - SSE 45kmph
% - 87%

(Now: 82%↑)
Wednesday
19/08/2026

AM Clouds / PM Sun
Day: Morning clouds followed by afternoon sun. High 8°C. Winds light and variable.

Night: Partly cloudy. Scattered frost possible. Low 0°C. Winds light and variable.

Sunrise: 07:22hrs  Sunset: 17:53hrs
Moonrise: 09:58hrs  Moonset: 00:12hrs  Moon Phase:   Waxing Crescent
Rain: AM 0mm PM 0mm
Total Rain: 0mm

Snow: AM 0cm PM 0cm
Total Snow: 0cm
Min: 0ºC
Max: 8ºC
Min: -7ºC
Max: 1ºC
Freezing Levels
Range: 730m - 1961m
S 12kmph - NW 7kmph

S 30kmph - NW 29kmph
81% - 96%
Thursday
20/08/2026

Partly Cloudy
Day: Partly cloudy. High 8°C. Winds NW at 10 to 15 kmph.

Night: Cloudy. Low 1°C. Winds light and variable.

Sunrise: 07:20hrs  Sunset: 17:54hrs
Moonrise: 10:27hrs  Moonset: 01:19hrs  Moon Phase:   First Quarter
Rain: AM 0mm PM 0mm
Total Rain: 0mm

Snow: AM 0cm PM 0cm
Total Snow: 0cm
Min: 1ºC
Max: 8ºC
Min: -6ºC
Max: 1ºC
Freezing Levels
Range: 884m - 1961m
NW 18kmph - NNW 12kmph

NW 61kmph - NNW 48kmph
85% - 99%
Friday
21/08/2026

Mostly Cloudy
Day: Mostly cloudy. High 7°C. Winds NW at 10 to 15 kmph.

Night: Snow developing late. Low 2°C. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 kmph. Chance of snow 90%.

Sunrise: 07:19hrs  Sunset: 17:55hrs
Moonrise: 11:03hrs  Moonset: 02:23hrs  Moon Phase:   Waxing Gibbous
Rain: AM 0mm PM 3.55mm
Total Rain: 3.55mm

Snow: AM 0cm PM 0cm
Total Snow: 0cm
Snowfall Low: 800m
Min: 2ºC
Max: 7ºC
Min: -5ºC
Max: 0ºC
Freezing Levels
Range: 1038m - 1807m
NW 25kmph - NNW 22kmph

NW 89kmph - NNW 76kmph
87% - 97%
Saturday
22/08/2026

Heavy Rain
Day: A mix of rain and snow. High 7°C. Winds NW at 15 to 30 kmph. Chance of rain 100%.

Night: Rain. Low 3°C. Winds NW at 15 to 25 kmph. Chance of rain 90%. 25-50mm of rain expected. Localised flooding is possible.

Sunrise: 07:17hrs  Sunset: 17:56hrs
Moonrise: 11:47hrs  Moonset: 03:23hrs  Moon Phase:   Waxing Gibbous
Rain: AM 22.58mm PM 35.78mm
Total Rain: 58.36mm


Snow: AM 0cm PM 0cm
Total Snow: 0cm
Snowfall Low: 1000m
Min: 3ºC
Max: 7ºC
Min: -4ºC
Max: 0ºC
Freezing Levels
Range: 1192m - 1807m
NW 39kmph - NW 31kmph

NW 135kmph - NW 109kmph
94% - 99%
Sunday
23/08/2026

Rain / Snow
Day: A mix of rain and snow. High 6°C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 kmph. Chance of rain 90%.

Night: A mix of rain and snow. Low 2°C. Winds NW at 15 to 25 kmph. Chance of precip 60%.

Sunrise: 07:15hrs  Sunset: 17:57hrs
Moonrise: 12:39hrs  Moonset: 04:17hrs  Moon Phase:   Waxing Gibbous
Rain: AM 8.18mm PM 3.44mm
Total Rain: 11.62mm

Snow: AM 0cm PM 0cm
Total Snow: 0cm
Snowfall Low: 800m
Min: 2ºC
Max: 6ºC
Min: -5ºC
Max: -1ºC
Freezing Levels
Range: 1038m - 1653m
WNW 31kmph - NW 28kmph

WNW 100kmph - NW 100kmph
88% - 96%

 
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