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Good Morning - Today is: Tuesday, 4 August 2026 10:18:42 NZST

FORECAST: Light rain early. A mix of sun and clouds by afternoon. High 8C. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. It feels like 3.4°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.

Last weather station contact: Tuesday, 04 August 2026 at 10:23:11. Updated in seconds
Weather Forecast	Temperature	:	6.5°C, 80%	Pressure	:	1019.7hPa	Fire Danger
	Wind Speed	:	E 8km/h	Wind Gust	:	14km/h
	Air Quality	:	5 AQI 1.3ug/m³	Rainfall	:	0.0mm
	Sun Light	:	8.7klx, 0.9hrs	Solar UV	:	0.0UVI 69W/m²

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WEATHER STATION CAUTION
Extra cool day temperatures are being recorded

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Weather Forecast

Today

8°C

AM Light Rain

Tonight

1°C

Mostly Cloudy

Light rain early. A mix of sun and clouds by afternoon. High 8C. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 80%.

7 day weather Forecast

Moon & Sun Forecast

Moonrise
23:20
Moonset
09:42
Visibility
73%

Sunrise
07:21
Sunset
17:28
Day Length
10.06 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Sun Phase: Above Horizon
There will be 2min 3s more daylight tomorrow

More Moon Information

System Information

Station Is Online
Updated: 10:23:11 4/08/2026
Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST)
System Up: 20 days 17 hours
Prgm Up: 20 days 17 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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