Good Evening - Today was: Saturday, 16 May 2026 20:15:31 NZST
FORECAST:
Cloudy early with some clearing expected late. Patchy drizzle possible. Low 8C. Winds SE at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 10.0°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Last weather station contact: Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 20:18:13. Updated in seconds
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Station Is Online Updated: 20:18:13 16/05/2026 Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST) System Up: 121 days 1 hours Prgm Up: 121 days 1 hours System Rollover: Midnight City: Palmerston North State: Manawatū/Wanganui Country: New Zealand Lat:S40°21'32.2"(-40.35894°) Lon:E175°34'21.9"(175.57275°) Elevation: 27m (89ft) Station Environment: Urban Hardware:Ecowitt Wittboy WS90, GW3000, WH31, WH45, WH51, WH40H, WN34S, WH57
Weather Warnings
WEATHER STATION WARNING: High pressure has been detected.
High pressure usually brings fine and settled weather. In summer, extreme temperatures may be detected and thunderstorms may occur in the afternoon. Winter may bring cloud free days with light winds which will cause cold days and frosty mornings.
This warning has been generated by our weather station based upon preset values, not from official MetService.
Current Weather Conditions as at 20:18 on 16 May 2026 (local time)
High:15°C
Low:8°C
CoR:16%
Cloudy early with some clearing expected late. Patchy drizzle possible. Low 8C. Winds SE at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 10.0°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Temperature
11.2°C 81% Trend: Falling,-0.2°C/hr
Day Max/Min: 15.1°C / 9.5°C
Wind
4km/h ESE Wind Gust: 9km/h, 110deg.
Day Max/Avg: 29km/h / 13km/h
Rain
3 Dry Days
Month Total: 8.8mm
Last Rain Record: 02:43, 13/05/2026
Pressure
1039hPa Trend: Rising,0.2hPa/hr
Day Max/Min: 1040hPa / 1038hPa
Cloud Base: 392m, 1285ft
UV / Solar
0W/m2 UV Index Rating: Low 0.0UVI
Sun Light: 0 Lux
Sun Hours: 4.5 hrs (47%)
Air Quality
35.5AQI Air Quality: Good
PM2.5: 13.5ug/m3
PM10: 13.5ug/m3
CO2: 415ppm
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent Sun Phase: Below Horizon
There will be 1min 50s less daylight tomorrow More Moon Information
System Information
Station Is Online Updated: 20:18:13 16/05/2026 Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST) System Up: 121 days 1 hours Prgm Up: 121 days 1 hours System Rollover: Midnight City: Palmerston North State: Manawatū/Wanganui Country: New Zealand Lat:S40°21'32.2"(-40.35894°) Lon:E175°34'21.9"(175.57275°) Elevation: 27m (89ft) Station Environment: Urban Hardware:Ecowitt Wittboy WS90, GW3000, WH31, WH45, WH51, WH40H, WN34S, WH57
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WEATHER STATION WARNING: High pressure has been detected.
