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Good Morning - Today is: Monday, 18 May 2026 08:55:02 NZST

FORECAST: A mix of clouds and sun. High around 15C. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 8.7°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.

Last weather station contact: Monday, 18 May 2026 at 08:57:50. Updated in seconds
Weather Forecast	Temperature	:	10.6°C, 80%	Pressure	:	1037.2hPa	Fire Danger
	Wind Speed	:	ENE 7km/h	Wind Gust	:	15km/h
	Air Quality	:	6 AQI 1.6ug/m³	Rainfall	:	0.0mm
	Sun Light	:	13.5kLux, 1.7hrs	Solar UV	:	0.0UVI 107W/m²

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Weather Warnings

WEATHER STATION WARNING
High pressure has been detected

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Weather Forecast

Today

15°C

Partly Cloudy

Tonight

5°C

Mostly Clear

A mix of clouds and sun. High around 15C. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 km/h.
Chance of Rain: 7%

7 day weather Forecast

Moon & Sun Forecast

Moonrise
08:56
Moonset
17:50
Visibility
2%

Sunrise
07:19
Sunset
17:09
Day Length
9.49 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sun Phase: Above Horizon
There will be 1min 45s less daylight tomorrow

More Moon Information

System Information

Station Is Online
Updated: 08:57:50 18/05/2026
Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST)
System Up: 122 days 13 hours
Prgm Up: 122 days 13 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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