Midday - Today is: Sunday, 16 August 2026 12:25:10 NZST
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Occasional light rain. High near 10C. Winds SSE at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. It feels like 4.2°C. A windproof and 4 clothing layers recommended.
Last weather station contact: Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 12:30:40. Updated in seconds
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Station Is Online Updated: 12:30:40 16/08/2026 Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST) System Up: 4 days 17 hours Prgm Up: 4 days 17 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 warnings are generated by our weather station based upon preset values, not from official MetService.
WEATHER STATION CAUTION: Extra cool day temperatures are being recorded
It is recommended wearing extra layers of clothing to keep warm. Extra cool days temperatures can cause surfaces to not dry out. This could lead to slips and falls. Road surfaces could remain slippery while driving. Keep watch on the temperature as decreases may result in warning levels.
This warning has been generated by our weather station based upon preset values, not from official MetService.
Current Weather Conditions as at 12:30 on 16 August 2026 (local time)
High:10°C
Low:4°C
CoR:79%
Occasional light rain. High near 10C. Winds SSE at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. It feels like 4.2°C. A windproof and 4 clothing layers recommended.
Temperature
9.2°C 68% Trend: Falling,-0.1°C/hr
Day Max/Min: 11.2°C / 9.1°C
Wind
19km/h SE Wind Gust: 42km/h, 142deg.
Day Max/Avg: 42km/h / 21km/h
Rain
2.9mm
3.7mm
Rain Last Hour: 0.0mm
Last Rain Record: 10:39, 16/08/2026
Pressure
1015hPa Trend: Rising,0.5hPa/hr
Day Max/Min: 1016hPa / 1010hPa
Cloud Base: 699m, 2292ft
UV / Solar
72W/m2 UV Index Rating: Low 0.0UVI
Sun Light: 9.1k Lux
Sun Hours: 0.7 hrs (7%)
Air Quality
5.5AQI Air Quality: Good
PM2.5: 1.7ug/m3
PM10: 2.5ug/m3
CO2: 390ppm
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent Sun Phase: Above Horizon
There will be 2min 19s more daylight tomorrow More Moon Information
System Information
Station Is Online Updated: 12:30:40 16/08/2026 Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST) System Up: 4 days 17 hours Prgm Up: 4 days 17 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 CAUTION: Extra cool day temperatures are being recorded
