A very early Good Morning - Today is: Saturday, 18 April 2026 04:04:20 NZST
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Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain for the afternoon. High 19C. Winds NNW at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near 12mm. It feels like 15.0°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
Last weather station contact: Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 04:04:52. Updated in seconds
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Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain for the afternoon. High 19C. Winds NNW at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near 12mm.
Station Is Online Updated: 04:04:52 18/04/2026 Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST) System Up: 92 days 8 hours Prgm Up: 92 days 8 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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Current Weather Conditions as at 04:04 on 18 April 2026 (local time)
High:19°C
Low:13°C
CoR:97%
Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain for the afternoon. High 19C. Winds NNW at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near 12mm. It feels like 15.0°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
Temperature
15.2°C 78% Trend: Falling,-0.1°C/hr
Day Max/Min: 15.6°C / 13.3°C
Wind
3km/h NNW Wind Gust: 8km/h, 329deg.
Day Max/Avg: 21km/h / 10km/h
Rain
0.0mm
1.1mm
Month Total: 78.0mm
Last Rain Record: 13:59, 17/04/2026
Pressure
1006hPa Trend: Falling,-0.5hPa/hr
Day Max/Min: 1009hPa / 1006hPa
Cloud Base: 475m, 1559ft
UV / Solar
0W/m2 UV Index Rating: Low 0.0UVI
Sun Light: 0 Lux
Sun Hours: 0.0 hrs (0%)
Air Quality
14AQI Air Quality: Good
PM2.5: 3.9ug/m3
PM10: 6.9ug/m3
CO2: 422ppm
Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain for the afternoon. High 19C. Winds NNW at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near 12mm. Chance of Rain: 97%
Moon Phase: New Moon Sun Phase: Below Horizon
There will be 2min 27s less daylight tomorrow More Moon Information
System Information
Station Is Online Updated: 04:04:52 18/04/2026 Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST) System Up: 92 days 8 hours Prgm Up: 92 days 8 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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