Good Morning - Today is: Monday, 7 September 2026 08:39:10 NZST
Current: 7.9°C, Max: 13.2°C, Min: 7.7°C. It feels like 4.1°C
FORECAST: Windy at times with rain. High 8C. Winds SE at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near 12mm. It feels like 4.1°C. A waterproof and A windproof and 4 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Showery early, improving | Sunrise: 06:33 | Sunset: 18:00 | Dawn: 06:06 | Dusk: 18:27
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.4 °C/hr 7.9°C, 86%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.8 hPa/hr 1004.0hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  ESE  Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from ESE (117°) 15km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 43km/h
Air Quality :  5 AQI  1.2ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Rising 44.9mm
Sun Light : 5.6klx, 0.3hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  44W/m2
Last weather station contact: Monday, 07 September 2026 at 08:40:08. Updated in seconds

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Weather Warnings
warning WEATHER STATION WARNING: High wind gust levels have been detected.
High wind gusts can cause damage to buildings and power lines. Branches of trees may snap. Older trees or trees in wet ground may become uprooted. Driving may become difficult and obstructions may appear on the roading network without warning. Ensure objects are firmly mounted to the ground as these can be caught by the winds. Wind can cause an increase of dust and other pollutants in the air which may affect some people.

This warning has been generated by our weather station based upon preset values, not from official MetService.

warning WEATHER STATION CAUTION: High cumulative rainfall for today has been detected.
Long periods of rain can cause flooding in streets and rivers to rise rapidly. Take extra care if crossing rivers or streams.

Over saturated ground can cause slips and land erosion. Trees can become unstable, especially if there are also high winds.

This warning has been generated by our weather station based upon preset values, not from official MetService.


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Current Weather Conditions as at 08:40 on 07 September 2026 (local time)

Manawatū Rain Radar

Manawatū Wind Map

Manawatū Temperature Map
Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Showery early, improving
High:8°C
Low:5°C
CoR:100%
Windy at times with rain. High 8C. Winds SE at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near 12mm. It feels like 4.1°C. A waterproof and A windproof and 4 clothing layers recommended.
Temperature
Current: 7.9°C, Max: 13.2°C, Min: 7.7°C. It feels like 4.1°C
7.9°C
86%

Trend:
Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.4 °C/hrFalling,-0.4°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
13.2°C / 7.7°C
Wind
Windsock
15km/h
Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from ESE (117°)ESE

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Rising43km/h, 117deg.

Day Max/Avg:
46km/h / 19km/h
Rain
44.9mm today, 50.8mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
44.9mm
51mm
Rain Last Hour:
Current trend is Rising2.2mm

Rainfall Rate:
Current trend is Rising2.4mm/hr
Pressure
Barometric Pressure
1004hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.8 hPa/hrRising,0.8hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1004hPa / 1001hPa

Cloud Base:
274m, 899ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 0.0 UVI, 44 W/m^2
44W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Low 
0.0UVI
Sun Light:
5.6k Lux
Sun Hours:
0.3 hrs (3%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
4.5AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 1.2ug/m3
PM10: 1.9ug/m3
CO2: 405ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
7.9°C 86%

Temp. at +3m
7.6°C 86%

Temp. at +1m
6.8°C 91%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
12.0°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
82% VWC

Last Lightning:
02:27pm, 31/07/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
4.6FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Moderate
38kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
Extreme
13.8MW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Low
9kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
04:01
Moonset
13:10
Visibility
23%
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
18:00
Day Length
11.27 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Sun Phase: Above Horizon

There will be 2min 34s more daylight tomorrow

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