Good Morning - Today is: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 07:59:08 NZST
FORECAST:
Partly cloudy this morning. A few showers developing during the afternoon. High near 15C. Winds NW at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 30%. It feels like 1.8°C. 5 or more clothing layers recommended.
Last weather station contact: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 08:01:29. Updated in seconds
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Station Is Online Updated: 08:01:29 12/05/2026 Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST) System Up: 116 days 12 hours Prgm Up: 116 days 12 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
WEATHER STATION WARNING: Low temperatures has been detected.
Low temperatures may cause water to freeze causing ice on roads and pavements. Take extra care when heading out by wearing extra layers of clothing and good footwear. Frosts are also likely during cold temperatures and clear nights.
This warning has been generated by our weather station based upon preset values, not from official MetService.
Current Weather Conditions as at 08:01 on 12 May 2026 (local time)
High:15°C
Low:4°C
CoR:30%
Partly cloudy this morning. A few showers developing during the afternoon. High near 15C. Winds NW at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 30%. It feels like 1.8°C. 5 or more clothing layers recommended.
Temperature
4.1°C 95% Trend: Rising,0.7°C/hr
Day Max/Min: 4.1°C / 1.5°C
Wind
4km/h SSE Wind Gust: 8km/h, 160deg.
Day Max/Avg: 12km/h / 6km/h
Rain
1 Dry Day
Month Total: 8.2mm
Last Rain Record: 08:13, 10/05/2026
Pressure
1022hPa Trend: Rising,0.1hPa/hr
Day Max/Min: 1023hPa / 1021hPa
Cloud Base: 91m, 298ft
UV / Solar
36W/m2 UV Index Rating: Low 0.0UVI
Sun Light: 4.6k Lux
Sun Hours: 1.0 hrs (10%)
Air Quality
23AQI Air Quality: Good
PM2.5: 7ug/m3
PM10: 7.6ug/m3
CO2: 513ppm
Partly cloudy this morning. A few showers developing during the afternoon. High near 15C. Winds NW at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 30%. Chance of Rain: 30%
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent Sun Phase: Above Horizon
There will be 1min 57s less daylight tomorrow More Moon Information
System Information
Station Is Online Updated: 08:01:29 12/05/2026 Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST) System Up: 116 days 12 hours Prgm Up: 116 days 12 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 WARNING: Low temperatures has been detected.
