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A late Good Evening! - Today was: Monday, 20 April 2026 23:01:24 NZST
Current: 12.8°C, Max: 16.0°C, Min: 9.5°C. It feels like 10.0°C
FORECAST: Periods of rain. Becoming windy late. Low near 10C. SSE winds at 15 to 25 km/h, increasing to 30 to 50 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around 6mm. It feels like 10.0°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fairly fine, improving | Sunrise: 06:52 | Sunset: 17:42 | Dawn: 06:24 | Dusk: 18:09
Weather Forecast
 Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.1 °C/hr 12.8°C, 80%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.6 hPa/hr 1005.0hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  SSE  Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from SSE (158°) 14km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 26km/h
Air Quality :  10 AQI  2.7ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Falling 38.1mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 1.4hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Monday, 20 April 2026 at 23:02:09. Updated in seconds

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 Weather Forecast
Tonight
Rain, Wind
10°C
Rain, Wind		 Tomorrow
Rain
12°C
Rain
Periods of rain. Becoming windy late. Low near 10C. SSE winds at 15 to 25 km/h, increasing to 30 to 50 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around 6mm.
 Moon & Sun Forecast
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent       Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
10:05
Moonset
19:08
Visibility
12% 		Sunrise
06:52
Sunset
17:42
Day Length
10.49 Hrs
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sun Phase: Below Horizon
There will be 2min 26s less daylight tomorrow
 System Information
Station Is Online
Updated: 23:02:09 20/04/2026
Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST)
System Up: 95 days 3 hours
Prgm Up: 95 days 3 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
warning METSERVICE YELLOW WEATHER WATCH
Heavy Rain Watch

Period: 28hrs from 8pm Mon 20 April to midnight Tue 21 April

Area: Taihape, Whanganui, and Manawatu

Forecast: Periods of heavy rain, with thunderstorms and localised downpours possible. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria, especially about the ranges. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Issued: 8:34pm Mon 20 April

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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 23:02 on 20 April 2026 (local time)
Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Fairly fine, improving
High:16°C
Low:10°C
CoR:97%
Periods of rain. Becoming windy late. Low near 10C. SSE winds at 15 to 25 km/h, increasing to 30 to 50 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around 6mm. It feels like 10.0°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 12.8°C, Max: 16.0°C, Min: 9.5°C. It feels like 10.0°C
12.8°C
80%
Trend:
Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.1 °C/hrFalling,-0.1°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
16.0°C / 9.5°C
Wind
Windsock
14km/h
Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from SSE (158°)SSE
Wind Gust:
Current trend is Rising26km/h, 158deg.

Day Max/Avg:
33km/h / 16km/h
Rain
38.1mm today, 38.1mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
38.1mm
38mm
Rain Last Hour:
Current trend is Falling0.1mm

Rainfall Rate:
Current trend is Steady0.0mm/hr
Pressure
Barometric Pressure
1005hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.6 hPa/hrRising,0.6hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1005hPa / 1000hPa

Cloud Base:
420m, 1377ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 0.0 UVI, 0 W/m^2
0W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Low 
0.0UVI
Sun Light:
0 Lux
Sun Hours:
1.4 hrs (13%)
Air Quality
Air Quality: AQI
10AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 2.7ug/m3
PM10: 5.2ug/m3
CO2: 409ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
12.8°C 80%

Temp. at +3m
12.1°C 83%

Temp. at +1m
12.0°C 82%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
14.8°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
70% VWC

Last Lightning:
04:04pm, 20/04/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
0.0FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2

Scrub Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2

Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
10:05
Moonset
19:08
Visibility
12%
Sunrise
06:52
Sunset
17:42
Day Length
10.49 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sun Phase: Below Horizon

There will be 2min 26s less daylight tomorrow

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