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A late Good Evening! - Today was: Wednesday, 8 July 2026 23:32:47 NZST
Current: 10.2°C, Max: 13.7°C, Min: 9.0°C. It feels like 6.1°C
FORECAST: Occasional rain. Low 9C. SSE winds at 10 to 15 km/h, increasing to 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall around 6mm. Locally heavy rainfall possible. It feels like 6.1°C. A waterproof and A windproof and 4 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fairly fine, improving | Sunrise: 07:40 | Sunset: 17:06 | Dawn: 07:10 | Dusk: 17:36
Weather Forecast
 Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.3 °C/hr 10.2°C, 83%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.3 hPa/hr 1004.2hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  S  Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from S (169°) 18km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 46km/h
Air Quality :  4 AQI  1ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Rising 5.6mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 3.3hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Wednesday, 08 July 2026 at 23:35:10. Updated in seconds

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 Weather Forecast
Tonight
Rain
9°C
Rain		 Tomorrow
AM Showers
10°C
AM Showers
Occasional rain. Low 9C. SSE winds at 10 to 15 km/h, increasing to 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall around 6mm. Locally heavy rainfall possible.
 Moon & Sun Forecast
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent       Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
00:19
Moonset
11:37
Visibility
43% 		Sunrise
07:40
Sunset
17:06
Day Length
9.25 Hrs
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Sun Phase: Below Horizon
There will be 0min 59s more daylight tomorrow
 System Information
Station Is Online
Updated: 23:35:10 8/07/2026
Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST)
System Up: 16 days 6 hours
Prgm Up: 16 days 6 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 ORANGE WEATHER WARNING
Heavy Rain Warning - Orange

Period: 28hrs from 8pm Wednesday 8 July to midnight Thursday 9 July

Area: Eastern ranges of Horowhenua, Manawatu, and Taihape, also the ranges of the Tararua District and Hawke's Bay

Forecast: Expect 100 to 150 mm of rain (possibly more in localised areas) mainly from Ruahine Range northwards. Peak rates of 10 to 20 mm/h expected during Thursday about the Hawke's Bay ranges. Note, heavy rain in northern Hawke's Bay may continue into Friday morning and the validity of this warning could be extended. Low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.

Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.

Issued: 8:59pm Wed 8 July

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warning 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 23:35 on 08 July 2026 (local time)
Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Fairly fine, improving
High:14°C
Low:9°C
CoR:70%
Occasional rain. Low 9C. SSE winds at 10 to 15 km/h, increasing to 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall around 6mm. Locally heavy rainfall possible. It feels like 6.1°C. A waterproof and A windproof and 4 clothing layers recommended.
Isobar Map for New Zealand Wellington Rain Radar for New Zealand Satellite Map for New Zealand
Temperature
Current: 10.2°C, Max: 13.7°C, Min: 9.0°C. It feels like 6.1°C
10.2°C
83%
Trend:
Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.3 °C/hrFalling,-0.3°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
13.7°C / 9.0°C
Wind
Windsock
18km/h
Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from S (169°)S
Wind Gust:
Current trend is Steady46km/h, 169deg.

Day Max/Avg:
48km/h / 25km/h
Rain
5.6mm today, 5.5mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
5.6mm
5.5mm
Rain Last Hour:
Current trend is Rising2.4mm

Rainfall Rate:
Current trend is Rising3.6mm/hr
Pressure
Barometric Pressure
1004hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.3 hPa/hrRising,0.3hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1005hPa / 1000hPa

Cloud Base:
344m, 1129ft
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:
3.3 hrs (36%)
Air Quality
Air Quality: AQI
3.5AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 1ug/m3
PM10: 1.3ug/m3
CO2: 383ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
10.2°C 83%

Temp. at +3m
9.5°C 85%

Temp. at +1m
9.0°C 87%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
10.2°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
76% 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: Waning Crescent
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
00:19
Moonset
11:37
Visibility
43%
Sunrise
07:40
Sunset
17:06
Day Length
9.25 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Sun Phase: Below Horizon

There will be 0min 59s more daylight tomorrow

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