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Good Afternoon - Today is: Monday, 20 April 2026 13:47:13 NZST

FORECAST: Rain. High 16C. Winds SE at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. It feels like 14.3°C. A waterproof and 2 clothing layers recommended.

Last weather station contact: Monday, 20 April 2026 at 13:47:49. Updated in seconds
Weather Forecast	Temperature	:	14.4°C, 92%	Pressure	:	1001.0hPa	Fire Danger
	Wind Speed	:	SSE 6km/h	Wind Gust	:	12km/h
	Air Quality	:	5 AQI 1.4ug/m³	Rainfall	:	4.7mm
	Sun Light	:	3kLux, 1.3hrs	Solar UV	:	0.0UVI 24W/m²

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Weather Forecast

Today

16°C

Rain

Tonight

10°C

Heavy Rain, Wind

Rain. High 16C. Winds SE at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 100%.
Chance of Rain: 100%

7 day weather Forecast

Moon & Sun Forecast

Moonrise
10:05
Moonset
19:08
Visibility
9%

Sunrise
06:52
Sunset
17:42
Day Length
10.49 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sun Phase: Above Horizon
There will be 2min 26s less daylight tomorrow

More Moon Information

System Information

Station Is Online
Updated: 13:47:49 20/04/2026
Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST)
System Up: 94 days 18 hours
Prgm Up: 94 days 18 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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