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26 April 2025
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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Fine weather
High:21°C
Low:10°C
CoR:9%
Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 21C. Winds light and variable. It feels like 6.3°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 7.5°C, Max: 8.3°C, Min: 6.8°C. It feels like 6.3°C
7.5°C
90%

Trend:
Current trend is Steady, changing by 0.0 °C/hrSteady,0.0°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
8.3°C / 6.8°C
Wind
Windsock
1km/h
Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from ENE (67°)ENE

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Rising4km/h, 67deg.

Day Max/Avg:
5km/h / 3km/h
Rain
0.0mm today, 0.0mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
4 Dry
Days

Month Total:
29.8mm

Last Rain Record:
22:53, 21/04/2025
Pressure
Cloud Base: 191m, 627ft
1028hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.1 hPa/hrFalling,-0.1hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1029hPa / 1028hPa

Cloud Base:
191m, 627ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 0.0 UVI, 0 W/m^2
0W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Low 
0.0UVI
Sun Light:
0 Lux
Sun Hours:
0.0 hrs (0%)
Air Quality
Air Quality: 4 AQI
4AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 1.1ug/m3
PM10: 5.2ug/m3
CO2: 410ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at 5m
13.9°C 62%

Temp. at 1m:
12.8°C 19%

Moisture at 1m:
8.9°C 14.0 (98%)

Moisture at 0m:
N/A°C 12.0 (98%)

Soil at 10cm:
10.6°C 0VWC

Soil at 20cm:
N/A°C 0VWC
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
3.4FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
Extreme
8.9MW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Low
9kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
04:31
Moonset
16:23
Visability
6%
Sunrise
06:58
Sunset
17:33
Day Length
10.34 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Sun Phase: Is Rising

There will be 2min 20s less daylight tomorrow
Long Range Forecast
Today Tonight Tomorrow Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 21C. Winds light and variable. Partly cloudy. Low around 10C. Winds light and variable. Partly cloudy. High 22C. Winds light and variable. Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. High 22C. Winds light and variable. Considerable cloudiness. High 23C. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 km/h. Periods of rain. High 21C. Winds NE at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall near 6mm.  Locally heavier rainfall possible.
Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy AM Clouds, PM Sun Mostly Cloudy Rain
21°C 10°C 22°C | 12°C 22°C | 12°C 23°C | 15°C 21°C | 13°C
Rain Risk:
9%
Rain Risk:
8%
Rain Risk:
14%
Rain Risk:
14%
Rain Risk:
10%
Rain Risk:
78%
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Tables & Reports
Temperature and Humidity
Highest Temperature 8.3 °CNew Record at 00:00 
Lowest Temperature 6.8 °CNew Record at 02:48
Highest Dew Point 6.1 °CNew Record at 03:43 
Lowest Dew Point 5.1 °CNew Record at 02:48
Highest Apparent Temperature 7.2 °CNew Record at 00:00 
Lowest Apparent Temperature 5.5 °CNew Record at 02:48
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature 8.3 °CNew Record at 00:00 
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature 6.8 °CNew Record at 02:48
Lowest Wind Chill 6.8 °CNew Record at 02:48
Highest Humidex 8.3 °CNew Record at 00:00
Highest Heat Index 8.3 °CNew Record at 00:00
Highest Humidity 90 %New Record at 02:55 
Lowest Humidity 86 %New Record at 00:00
Rainfall
Rainfall Today 0.0 mmNew Record  
Rainfall Rate Max 0.0 mm/hrNew Record at 00:00
Highest Hourly Rainfall 0.0 mmNew Record at 00:00
Wind
Highest Gust 5 km/hNew Record at 03:31
Highest Speed (10 minute average) 3 km/h (F1)New Record at 03:35
Wind Run 3.8 kmNew Record  
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL) 1028.8 hPaNew Record at 00:00
Lowest Pressure (SL) 1027.6 hPaNew Record at 04:14
Hours of Sun 0.0 hrs
About Palmerston North and Palmy Weather

Welcome to Palmerston North - "The heart of the Manawatū".
This Palmerston North weather station is located just west of the city centre with data updated every 1 minute. The station is a home built weather unit based upon the WeatherDuino Arduino project. Starting in January 2009, Palmy Weather has been gathering weather data for over 16 years, providing a valuable and accessible resource to the community of Palmerston North and the wider Manawatū.

About This City: Palmerston North, affectionately known as Palmy, is an inland city located on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is the largest city in the Manawatū-Wanganui district and the the business hub for this region with a population of 84,639 according to the 2018 census. Palmerston North's climate is temperate with maximum day temperatures averaging 22°C (72°F) in summer and 12°C (54°F) in winter. Annual rainfall is approximately 960mm (37.8in). The typical urban area elevation is between 20 - 40 metres (65 - 130ft) of which the weather station is located at an elevation of 36 metres. More info here.