Good Afternoon - Today is: Thursday, 15 January 2026 15:26:25 NZDT
FORECAST:
Showers and thundershowers likely. High near 20C. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 100%. Locally heavier rainfall possible. It feels like 19.3°C. A waterproof and 1 clothing layer recommended.
Last weather station contact: Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 15:27:39. Updated in seconds
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Station Is Online Updated: 15:27:39 15/01/2026 Time Zone: UTC +13:00(NZDT) System Up: 0 days 15 hours Prgm Up: 0 days 15 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
Extra Ground Temperature, Moisture and Leaf Wetness Sensors
Air Temperature @ +8m:18.1°C, 94%
Air Temperature @ +3m:19.3°C, 87%
Air Temperature @ +1m:17.4°C, 97%
Soil Moisture @ -10cm:70%VWC
Soil Temperature @ -30cm:22.5°C
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Showers and thundershowers likely. High near 20C. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 100%. Locally heavier rainfall possible. Chance of Rain: 100%
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent Sun Phase: Above Horizon
There will be 1min 33s less daylight tomorrow More Moon Information
System Information
Station Is Online Updated: 15:27:39 15/01/2026 Time Zone: UTC +13:00(NZDT) System Up: 0 days 15 hours Prgm Up: 0 days 15 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