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A very early Good Morning - Today is: Saturday, 27 April 2024 02:23:01 NZST
Current: 4.4°C, Max: 5.9°C, Min: 4.3°C
FORECAST: Clear skies. Low 3C. Winds light and variable. Frost or heavy dew may be present. It feels like 2.8°C. 5 or more clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Becoming fine | Sunrise: 06:59 | Sunset: 17:31 | Dawn: 06:31 | Dusk: 17:59
Weather Forecast
 Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.7 °C/hr 4.4°C, 91%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.6 hPa/hr 1012.3hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  E  Current wind speed is Calm (F0) from E (93°) 1km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 4km/h
Air Quality :  0 AQI  0.1ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Saturday, 27 April 2024 at 02:22:55. 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
Tonight
Clear
3°C
Clear		 Tomorrow
Mostly Sunny
16°C
Mostly Sunny
Clear skies. Low 3C. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 2%
 Moon & Sun Forecast
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous       Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
19:06
Moonset
10:10
Visability
93% 		Sunrise
06:59
Sunset
17:31
Day Length
10.32 Hrs
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Sun Phase: Below Horizon
There will be 2min 20s less daylight tomorrow
 System Information
Station Is Online
Updated: 02:22:55 27/04/2024
System Up: 5 days 9 hours
Prgm Up: 5 days 9 hours
Hardware:WeatherDuino Pro2+
TX Power: Solar/Battery 13.12V
System Rollover: Midnight
Station Environment: Urban
Elevation: 36m (118ft)
Lat:S40°21'32.2"(-40.35894°)
Lon:E175°34'21.9"(175.57275°)
City: Palmerston North
State: Manawatū/Wanganui
Country: New Zealand
Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST)


 Pollen Forecast: LOW
Limited to no pollen pollutants today.
Allergy and Pollen Calendar
Below is a detailed monthly outline of what kinds of pollen are in the atmosphere. Trees and plants release their pollens at different times through the year, sometime for several months. Pollen can often cause Allergic Rhinitis, commonly known as Hay Fever which can have symptoms like an itchy throat, eyes or nose, sneezing, runny eyes or nose, and blocked nose.

Most pollens are usually emitted in the morning between 5.00am and 10.00am and are more noticeable on windy or dry days. When the day temperatures start to drop in the evenings, pollen which has been floating around during the day begins to drop to the ground causing a secondary onset of allergens.

April Pollen Sources

Trees:

Gorse

Weeds:

None

Grasses:

None

 

Change Month:

Autumn

Winter

Spring

Summer

TREES

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Alder (Alnus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Birch (Betula)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elm (Ulmus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eucalyptus/Manuka

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gorse (Ulex)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hazelnut (Corylus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Japanese Cyprus (Cryptomeria)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Macrocarpa (Cupressus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maples, Sycamore (Acer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mulberry (Morus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Native Beech (Nothofagus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Native Coprosma Species

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Native Milkwoods

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Native Podocarps EG: Rimu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oak (Quercus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Olive (Olea)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Pinus Species

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pinus Radiata

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plane (Platanus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pohutukawa/Rata (Metrosideros)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poplar (Populus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walnut (Juglans)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wattle (Acacia)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEEDS

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Chenopod weeds EG: Fat-hen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dock, Sorrel (Rumex)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nettles (Urtica)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plantain (Plantago)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Privet (Ligustrum)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRASSES

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Browntop (Agrostis)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cocksfoot (Dactylis)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crested Dogstail (Cynosurus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dogstail (Cynosurus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prairie Grass (Bromus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ryegrass (Lolium)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Vernal (Anthoxanthum)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tall Fescue (Festuca)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timothy (Phleum)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yorkshire Fog (Holcus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Tips For Reducing Pollen Exposure
  • Stay indoors until after midday, particularly in the pollen season and on windy days.
  • Avoid going out just before, during, or after thunderstorms. Particularly when pollen counts are high.
  • While out, wear sunglasses, carry tissues and (if needed) rinse your eyes with water.
  • Shower in the evenings to remove any pollen buildup on the skin and hair.
  • Do not mow grass and stay inside when it is being mown. If mowing is unavoidable, wear a mask or take a non-drowsy antihistamine.
  • Keep windows closed at home and in the car. Use recirculating air conditioning in the car.
  • Do not picnic in parks or in the country during the pollen season.
  • Try to plan holidays out of the pollen season or holiday at the seaside.
  • Keep your home clear of dust, mold and allergens such as pet dander.
The Pollen Calendar and allergy information has been sourced from: Allergy New Zealand - http://www.allergy.org.nz and referenced in our bibliography.