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Good Morning - Today is: Sunday, 27 September 2026 08:13:12 NZDT
Current: 14.6°C, Max: 14.6°C, Min: 11.7°C. It feels like 11.3°C
FORECAST: Rain and wind. Morning high of 15C with temps falling to 8 to 10. Winds WNW at 40 to 55 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around 6mm. Locally heavy rainfall possible. It feels like 11.3°C. A windproof and 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Unsettled, rain later | Sunrise: 06:00 | Sunset: 18:19 | Dawn: 05:33 | Dusk: 18:46
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.2 °C/hr 14.6°C, 94%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling, changing by -1.0 hPa/hr 1008.2hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  W  Current wind speed is Moderate breeze (F4) from W (274°) 23km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 51km/h
Air Quality :  22 AQI  6.2ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Falling 1.6mm
Sun Light : 3.3klx, 0.2hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  26W/m2
Last weather station contact: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 08:13:38. Updated in seconds

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Weather Warnings
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.

warning WEATHER STATION WARNING: High continuous wind levels have been detected.
High winds can cause damage to buildings and power lines. Branches of trees may snap. Driving may become difficult. 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 08:13 on 27 September 2026 (local time)

Manawatū Rain Radar

Manawatū Wind Map

Manawatū Temperature Map
Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Unsettled, rain later
High:15°C
Low:2°C
CoR:100%
Rain and wind. Morning high of 15C with temps falling to 8 to 10. Winds WNW at 40 to 55 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around 6mm. Locally heavy rainfall possible. It feels like 11.3°C. A windproof and 3 clothing layers recommended.
Temperature
Current: 14.6°C, Max: 14.6°C, Min: 11.7°C. It feels like 11.3°C
14.6°C
94%

Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.2 °C/hrRising,0.2°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
14.6°C / 11.7°C
Wind
Windsock
23km/h
Current wind speed is Moderate breeze (F4) from W (274°)W

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Rising51km/h, 274deg.

Day Max/Avg:
54km/h / 25km/h
Rain
1.6mm today, 2.6mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
1.6mm
2.6mm
Rain Last Hour:
Current trend is Falling0.1mm

Rainfall Rate:
Current trend is Steady0.0mm/hr
Pressure
Barometric Pressure
1008hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Falling, changing by -1.0 hPa/hrFalling,-1.0hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1014hPa / 1008hPa

Cloud Base:
119m, 390ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 0.0 UVI, 26 W/m^2
26W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Low 
0.0UVI
Sun Light:
3.3k Lux
Sun Hours:
0.2 hrs (2%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
21.5AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 6.2ug/m3
PM10: 9.3ug/m3
CO2: 400ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
14.6°C 94%

Temp. at +3m
14.3°C 91%

Temp. at +1m
14.0°C 94%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
12.5°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
66% VWC

Last Lightning:
02:27pm, 31/07/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
2.6FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Moderate
25kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
Extreme
10.0MW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Low
1kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Full Moon
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
19:57
Moonset
06:51
Visibility
100%
Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
18:19
Day Length
12.18 hrs

Moon Phase: Full Moon
Sun Phase: Above Horizon

There will be 3min 8s more daylight tomorrow

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