Midday - Today is: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 12:23:09 NZDT
Current: 16.1°C, Max: 16.4°C, Min: 9.6°C. It feels like 12.0°C
FORECAST: Rain showers along with windy conditions. High 17C. Winds WNW at 30 to 50 km/h. Chance of rain 50%. It feels like 12.0°C. A windproof and 3 clothing layers recommended.
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.7 °C/hr 16.1°C, 60%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.3 hPa/hr 1008.0hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed : Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from W (271°)   W  19km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 34km/h
Air Quality :  7 AQI  1.9ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 133klx, 3.5hrs   Solar UV :  9.0UVI  1051W/m2
Last weather station contact: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 12:26:10. Updated in seconds

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Next 24 Hour Forecast for Palmerston North
Today
Chance of Rain: 46%
Showers, Wind
17°C
Rain showers along with windy conditions. High 17C. Winds WNW at 30 to 50 km/h. Chance of rain 50%.
Tonight
Chance of Rain: 47%
Showers Early
11°C
Showers this evening with clearing overnight as drier air moves in on gusty breezes. Low 11C. Winds WNW at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 50%.
Tomorrow
Chance of Rain: 81%
Rain, Wind
17°C
Windy with morning showers evolving to a steady, soaking rain in the afternoon. High 17C. Winds WNW at 40 to 55 km/h. Chance of rain 80%.
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Long Range Forecast Summary for Palmerston North
Today Tomorrow Friday Saturday Sunday
Showers, Wind17°C Rain, Wind17°C Rain, Wind15°C Partly Cloudy15°C Mostly Sunny18°C
Showers, Wind Rain, Wind Rain, Wind Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny
Rain Risk: 46% Rain Risk: 81% Rain Risk: 88% Rain Risk: 17% Rain Risk: 6%
         
Tonight Tomorrow night Friday night Saturday night Sunday night
Showers Early11°C Showers, Wind Late10°C Showers Early5°C Clear4°C Mostly Cloudy12°C
Showers Early Showers, Wind Late Showers Early Clear Mostly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 47% Rain Risk: 36% Rain Risk: 54% Rain Risk: 7% Rain Risk: 8%
         
Detailed Long Range Forecast for Palmerston North
Today
Showers, Wind17°C
Showers, Wind
Rain Risk: 46%
Rain showers along with windy conditions. High 17C. Winds WNW at 30 to 50 km/h. Chance of rain 50%.
Tonight
Showers Early11°C
Showers Early
Rain Risk: 47%
Showers this evening with clearing overnight as drier air moves in on gusty breezes. Low 11C. Winds WNW at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 50%.
Tomorrow
Rain, Wind17°C
Rain, Wind
Rain Risk: 81%
Windy with morning showers evolving to a steady, soaking rain in the afternoon. High 17C. Winds WNW at 40 to 55 km/h. Chance of rain 80%.
Tomorrow night
Showers, Wind Late10°C
Showers, Wind Late
Rain Risk: 36%
Windy during the evening. Showers developing after midnight. Low around 10C. Winds W at 30 to 50 km/h. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday
Rain, Wind15°C
Rain, Wind
Rain Risk: 88%
Windy with periods of rain. High around 15C. Winds WNW at 40 to 55 km/h. Chance of rain 90%.
Friday night
Showers Early5°C
Showers Early
Rain Risk: 54%
Rain showers early with clearing later at night. Low around 5C. Winds WSW at 25 to 40 km/h, becoming SE and decreasing to 5 to 10 km/h. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday
Partly Cloudy15°C
Partly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 17%
Partly to mostly cloudy. High near 15C. Winds light and variable.
Saturday night
Clear4°C
Clear
Rain Risk: 7%
Clear. Low 4C. Winds light and variable.
Sunday
Mostly Sunny18°C
Mostly Sunny
Rain Risk: 6%
Except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny. High 18C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h.
Sunday night
Mostly Cloudy12°C
Mostly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 8%
Partly cloudy during the evening followed by cloudy skies overnight. Low 12C. Winds NW at 15 to 25 km/h.
Monday
Mostly Cloudy21°C
Mostly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 14%
Considerable cloudiness. High 21C. Winds NW at 15 to 30 km/h.
Monday night
Mostly Cloudy12°C
Mostly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 14%
Mostly cloudy. Low 12C. Winds NW at 15 to 25 km/h.

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