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FORECAST: Mostly cloudy and windy with showers developing after midnight. Low 13C. Winds SE at 40 to 55 km/h. Chance of rain 40%. Winds could occasionally gust over 65 km/h. It feels like 13.1°C. A windproof and 3 clothing layers recommended.

Last weather station contact: Tuesday, 30 December 2025 at 00:16:31. Updated in seconds
Weather Forecast	Temperature	:	15.1°C, 75%	Pressure	:	1005.0hPa	Fire Danger
	Wind Speed	:	E 12km/h	Wind Gust	:	34km/h
	Air Quality	:	0 AQI 0ug/m³	Rainfall	:	0.0mm
	Sun Light	:	0Lux, 0.0hrs	Solar UV	:	0.0UVI 0W/m²

Weather Warnings

METSERVICE ORANGE WEATHER WARNING

Strong Wind Warning

Period: 13hrs from 8pm Mon, 29 Dec - 9am Tue, 30 Dec

Area: Manawatu, Horowhenua and Kapiti Coast

Forecast: Severe gale east to southeast winds gusting 120 km/h in exposed places. Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.

Action: Prepare your property by securing items that can be picked up by strong winds. Drive cautiously.

Issued: 8:02pm Mon 29 Dec

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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.

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Current Weather Conditions as at 00:16 on 30 December 2025 (local time)

Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Rain, very unsettled

High:15°C

Low:13°C

CoR:44%

Mostly cloudy and windy with showers developing after midnight. Low 13C. Winds SE at 40 to 55 km/h. Chance of rain 40%. Winds could occasionally gust over 65 km/h. It feels like 13.1°C. A windproof and 3 clothing layers recommended.

Temperature

15.1°C
75%
Trend:

Rising,0.1°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
15.1°C / 15.0°C

Wind

12km/h

E
Wind Gust:

34km/h, 101deg.

Day Max/Avg:
56km/h / 17km/h

Rain

0.0mm

0.2mm

Month Total:
50.6mm

Last Rain Record:
17:31, 29/12/2025

Pressure

1005hPa
Trend:

Falling,-0.3hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1005hPa / 1005hPa

Cloud Base:
549m, 1800ft

UV / Solar

0W/m²
UV Index Rating:
Low
0.0UVI

Sun Light:
0 Lux

Sun Hours:
0.0 hrs (0%)

Air Quality

0AQI
Air Quality:
Good
PM2.5: 0ug/m³
PM10: 0.7ug/m³
CO₂: 408ppm

Pollen Level:
Low

Extra Sensors

Temp. at +8m
15.9°C 72%

Temp. at +3m
18.9°C 65%

Moisture at +1m:
15.6°C 14.0 (99%)

Moisture at +0m:
16.7°C 12.0 (100%)

Soil -10cm:
0.0°C 40%VWC

Soil -20cm:
22.4°C

Fire Danger

3.9FWI
Fire Risk Index:
Low

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m²

Scrub Fire Risk:
Extreme
5.8MW/m²

Forest Fire Risk:
Moderate
15kW/m²

Sun / Moon

Moonrise
16:10
Moonset
01:38
Visibility
69%

Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
20:50
Day Length
15.00 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Sun Phase: Below Horizon

There will be 0min 36s less daylight tomorrow

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