A very early Good Morning - Today is: Friday, 16 January 2026 04:42:43 NZDT
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Thunderstorms. High 22C. NNE winds shifting to W at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 90%. Locally heavier rainfall possible. It feels like 17.4°C. A waterproof and 2 clothing layers recommended.
Last weather station contact: Friday, 16 January 2026 at 04:43:55. Updated in seconds
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Station Is Online A new record has been made Updated: 04:43:55 16/01/2026 Time Zone: UTC +13:00(NZDT) System Up: 0 days 8 hours Prgm Up: 0 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 04:43 on 16 January 2026 (local time)
High:22°C
Low:14°C
CoR:90%
Thunderstorms. High 22C. NNE winds shifting to W at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 90%. Locally heavier rainfall possible. It feels like 17.4°C. A waterproof and 2 clothing layers recommended.
Temperature
16.1°C 96% Trend: Falling,-0.1°C/hr
Day Max/Min: 16.7°C / 15.9°C
Wind
2km/h NW Wind Gust: 7km/h, 313deg.
Day Max/Avg: 25km/h / 13km/h
Rain
2.8mm
48mm
Rain Last Hour: 0.2mm
Rainfall Rate: 1.2mm/hr
Pressure
1004hPa Trend: Falling,-0.2hPa/hr
Day Max/Min: 1006hPa / 1002hPa
Cloud Base: 79m, 260ft
UV / Solar
0W/m2 UV Index Rating: Low 0.0UVI
Sun Light: 0 Lux
Sun Hours: 0.0 hrs (0%)
Air Quality
2AQI Air Quality: Good
PM2.5: 0.6ug/m3
PM10: 0.7ug/m3
CO2: 457ppm
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent Sun Phase: Below Horizon
There will be 1min 36s less daylight tomorrow More Moon Information
System Information
Station Is Online A new record has been made Updated: 04:43:55 16/01/2026 Time Zone: UTC +13:00(NZDT) System Up: 0 days 8 hours Prgm Up: 0 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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