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A late Good Evening! - Today was: Thursday, 15 October 2026 23:27:35 NZDT
Current: 10.3°C, Max: 18.0°C, Min: 10.1°C. It feels like 9.5°C
FORECAST: Cloudy. Some light rain is likely. Low 7C. Winds SW at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 90%. It feels like 9.5°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.4 °C/hr 10.3°C, 92%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.8 hPa/hr 1005.4hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed : Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from SSW (193°)   SSW  3km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 6km/h
Air Quality :  7 AQI  1.9ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Falling 23.6mm
Sun Light : 0lx, 2.1hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 23:29:29. Updated in seconds

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 Weather Forecast
Tonight
Light Rain
7°C
Light Rain		 Tomorrow
AM Light Rain
10°C
AM Light Rain
Cloudy. Some light rain is likely. Low 7C. Winds SW at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 90%.
Chance of Rain: 85%
 Moon & Sun Forecast
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent       Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
08:29
Moonset
-----
Visibility
21% 		Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
19:38
Day Length
13.07 hrs
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sun Phase: Below Horizon
There will be 2min 36s more daylight tomorrow
 System Information
Station Is Online
Updated: 23:29:29 15/10/2026
Time Zone: UTC +13:00(NZDT)
System Up: 65 days 2 hours
Prgm Up: 14 days 4 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 WEATHER STATION CAUTION: High cumulative rainfall for today has been detected.
Long periods of rain can cause flooding in streets and rivers to rise rapidly. Take extra care if crossing rivers or streams.

Over saturated ground can cause slips and land erosion. Trees can become unstable, especially if there are also high winds.

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 23:29 on 15 October 2026 (local time)

Manawatū Rain Radar

Manawatū Wind Map

Manawatū Temperature Map
Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Fairly fine, possible showers early
High:18°C
Low:7°C
CoR:85%
Cloudy. Some light rain is likely. Low 7C. Winds SW at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 90%. It feels like 9.5°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Temperature
Current: 10.3°C, Max: 18.0°C, Min: 10.1°C. It feels like 9.5°C
10.3°C
92%
Trend:
Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.4 °C/hrFalling,-0.4°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
18.0°C / 10.1°C
Wind
Windsock
3km/h
Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from SSW (193°)SSW
Wind Gust:
Current trend is Steady6km/h, 193deg.

Day Max/Avg:
37km/h / 17km/h
Rain
23.6mm today, 23.6mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
(Past 24h)
23.6mm
24mm
Rain Last Hour:
Current trend is Falling2.1mm

Rainfall Rate:
Current trend is Steady0.0mm/hr
Pressure
Barometric Pressure
1005hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.8 hPa/hrRising,0.8hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1008hPa / 1002hPa

Cloud Base:
155m, 508ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 0.0 UVI, 0 W/m^2
0W/m2
UV Index Rating:
0.0UVI
Low
Sun Light:
0lx
Sun Hours:
2.1 hrs (16%)
Air Quality
Air Quality: AQI
6.5AQI
Air Quality:
PM2.5: 1.9ug/m3
PM10: 2.1ug/m3
CO2: 404ppm
Good
Pollen Level:
Low
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
10.3°C 92%

Temp. at +3m
10.2°C 90%

Temp. at +1m
9.5°C 91%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
15.7°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
78% VWC

Last Lightning:
01:38pm, 11/10/26
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:
0kW/m2
Low

Scrub Fire Risk:
0kW/m2
Low

Forest Fire Risk:
0kW/m2
Low
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
08:29
Moonset
-----
Visibility
21%
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
19:38
Day Length
13.07 hrs

Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sun Phase: Below Horizon

There will be 2min 36s more daylight tomorrow

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