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A very early Good Morning - Today is: Thursday, 23 April 2026 04:53:17 NZST
Current: 4.5°C, Max: 7.0°C, Min: 4.4°C. It feels like 2.8°C
FORECAST: Rain showers early becoming more intermittent for the afternoon. High 14C. Winds SE at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 40%. Frost or heavy dew may be present. It feels like 2.8°C. 5 or more clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Settled fine | Sunrise: 06:55 | Sunset: 17:37 | Dawn: 06:27 | Dusk: 18:05
Weather Forecast
 Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.4 °C/hr 4.5°C, 95%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.1 hPa/hr 1024.0hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  S  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from S (185°) 2km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 6km/h
Air Quality :  20 AQI  6.1ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 04:54:05. Updated in seconds

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 Weather Warnings
Caution WEATHER STATION CAUTION
Extra cool night temperatures are being recorded
Warning WEATHER STATION CAUTION
FROST or heavy DEW warning conditions have been met
 Weather Forecast
Today
Showers
14°C
Showers		 Tonight
Mostly Clear
3°C
Mostly Clear
Rain showers early becoming more intermittent for the afternoon. High 14C. Winds SE at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 40%.
 Moon & Sun Forecast
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent       Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
13:16
Moonset
22:29
Visibility
34% 		Sunrise
06:55
Sunset
17:37
Day Length
10.42 Hrs
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sun Phase: Below Horizon
There will be 2min 23s less daylight tomorrow
 System Information
Station Is Online
Updated: 04:54:05 23/04/2026
Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST)
System Up: 97 days 9 hours
Prgm Up: 97 days 9 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
Caution WEATHER STATION CAUTION: Extra cool night temperatures are being recorded
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.

Caution WEATHER STATION CAUTION: FROST or heavy DEW warning conditions have been met
Condensation and small water drops form on grass and other objects near the ground when the temperature has fallen to the dew point. This can turn into frost (ice crystals) when temperature is below freezing. This can cause a slipping hazard on some surfaces.

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 04:54 on 23 April 2026 (local time)
Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Settled fine
High:14°C
Low:3°C
CoR:36%
Rain showers early becoming more intermittent for the afternoon. High 14C. Winds SE at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 40%. Frost or heavy dew may be present. It feels like 2.8°C. 5 or more clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 4.5°C, Max: 7.0°C, Min: 4.4°C. It feels like 2.8°C
4.5°C
95%
Trend:
Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.4 °C/hrFalling,-0.4°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
7.0°C / 4.4°C
Wind
Windsock
2km/h
Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from S (185°)S
Wind Gust:
Current trend is Steady6km/h, 185deg.

Day Max/Avg:
13km/h / 7km/h
Rain
0.0mm today, 0.3mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
0.0mm
0.3mm
Month Total:
157.9mm

Last Rain Record:
13:00, 22/04/2026
Pressure
Barometric Pressure
1024hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.1 hPa/hrRising,0.1hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1024hPa / 1023hPa

Cloud Base:
91m, 299ft
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:
0.0 hrs (0%)
Air Quality
Air Quality: AQI
20AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 6.1ug/m3
PM10: 6.2ug/m3
CO2: 495ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
4.5°C 95%

Temp. at +3m
4.1°C 89%

Temp. at +1m
4.1°C 91%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
14.1°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
61% VWC

Last Lightning:
04:04pm, 20/04/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
0.2FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
2kW/m2

Scrub Fire Risk:
High
1.1MW/m2

Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
13:16
Moonset
22:29
Visibility
34%
Sunrise
06:55
Sunset
17:37
Day Length
10.42 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sun Phase: Below Horizon

There will be 2min 23s less daylight tomorrow

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