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Midday - Today is: Friday, 23 January 2026 12:37:11 NZDT

FORECAST: Windy. A few showers from time to time. High 22C. Winds WNW at 30 to 50 km/h. Chance of rain 40%. It feels like 18.3°C. A windproof and 1 clothing layer recommended.

Last weather station contact: Friday, 23 January 2026 at 12:38:56. Updated in seconds
Weather Forecast	Temperature	:	21.5°C, 66%	Pressure	:	991.0hPa	Fire Danger
	Wind Speed	:	W 24km/h	Wind Gust	:	49km/h
	Air Quality	:	8 AQI 2.1ug/m³	Rainfall	:	0.5mm
	Sun Light	:	92.7kLux, 3.5hrs	Solar UV	:	6.0UVI 732W/m²

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Weather Warnings

WEATHER STATION WARNING
High wind gust levels have been detected

WEATHER STATION WARNING
High continuous wind levels have been detected

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Weather Forecast

Today

22°C

Few Showers, Wind

Tonight

12°C

Rain

Windy. A few showers from time to time. High 22C. Winds WNW at 30 to 50 km/h. Chance of rain 40%.
Chance of Rain: 37%

7 day weather Forecast

Moon & Sun Forecast

Moonrise
10:25
Moonset
22:54
Visibility
17%

Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
20:44
Day Length
14.29 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sun Phase: Above Horizon
There will be 1min 55s less daylight tomorrow

More Moon Information

System Information

Station Is Online
Updated: 12:38:56 23/01/2026
Time Zone: UTC +13:00(NZDT)
System Up: 7 days 16 hours
Prgm Up: 7 days 16 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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