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Good Morning - Today is: Wednesday, 5 August 2026 10:58:01 NZST

FORECAST: A mix of clouds and sun early followed by cloudy skies this afternoon. Cold. High 8C. Winds light and variable. It feels like 4.1°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.

Last weather station contact: Wednesday, 05 August 2026 at 11:02:39. Updated in seconds
Weather Forecast	Temperature	:	6.2°C, 80%	Pressure	:	1030.7hPa	Fire Danger
	Wind Speed	:	N 3km/h	Wind Gust	:	8km/h
	Air Quality	:	7 AQI 2.1ug/m³	Rainfall	:	0.3mm
	Sun Light	:	32.7klx, 1.7hrs	Solar UV	:	2.0UVI 258W/m²

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WEATHER STATION CAUTION
Extra cool day temperatures are being recorded

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Weather Forecast

Today

8°C

Mostly Cloudy

Tonight

-1°C

Mostly Clear

A mix of clouds and sun early followed by cloudy skies this afternoon. Cold. High 8C. Winds light and variable.

7 day weather Forecast

Moon & Sun Forecast

Moonrise
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Moonset
10:07
Visibility
63%

Sunrise
07:20
Sunset
17:29
Day Length
10.08 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Sun Phase: Above Horizon
There will be 2min 4s more daylight tomorrow

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System Information

Station Is Online
Updated: 11:02:39 5/08/2026
Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST)
System Up: 21 days 17 hours
Prgm Up: 21 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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