Good Afternoon - Today is: Monday, 23 March 2026 15:31:50 NZDT
Current: 23.2°C, Max: 23.4°C, Min: 9.6°C. It feels like 21.5°C
FORECAST: Mainly clear skies. Low 9C. Winds E at 15 to 25 km/h. It feels like 21.5°C. 1 clothing layer recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine, becoming less settled | Sunrise: 07:23 | Sunset: 19:25 | Dawn: 06:56 | Dusk: 19:52
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 1.1 °C/hr 23.2°C, 45%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.4 hPa/hr 1028.8hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Moderate Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  E  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from E (86°) 10km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 26km/h
Air Quality :  7 AQI  1.9ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 72kLux, 8.4hrs   Solar UV :  5.0UVI  569W/m2
Last weather station contact: Monday, 23 March 2026 at 15:34:57. Updated in seconds

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Next 24 Hour Forecast for Palmerston North
Tonight
Chance of Rain: 6%
Mostly Clear
9°C
Mainly clear skies. Low 9C. Winds E at 15 to 25 km/h.
Tomorrow
Chance of Rain: 6%
Mostly Cloudy
23°C
A mix of clouds and sun early, then becoming cloudy later in the day. High 23C. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 km/h.
Tomorrow night
Chance of Rain: 9%
Cloudy
12°C
Cloudy skies. Low 12C. Winds light and variable.
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Long Range Forecast Summary for Palmerston North
Tonight Tomorrow night Wednesday night Thursday night Friday night
Mostly Clear9°C Cloudy12°C Cloudy15°C Showers16°C Showers15°C
Mostly Clear Cloudy Cloudy Showers Showers
Rain Risk: 6% Rain Risk: 9% Rain Risk: 19% Rain Risk: 60% Rain Risk: 48%
         
Tomorrow Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Mostly Cloudy23°C Cloudy24°C Rain19°C Showers22°C Showers22°C
Mostly Cloudy Cloudy Rain Showers Showers
Rain Risk: 6% Rain Risk: 8% Rain Risk: 62% Rain Risk: 58% Rain Risk: 36%
         
Detailed Long Range Forecast for Palmerston North
Tonight
Mostly Clear9°C
Mostly Clear
Rain Risk: 6%
Mainly clear skies. Low 9C. Winds E at 15 to 25 km/h.
Tomorrow
Mostly Cloudy23°C
Mostly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 6%
A mix of clouds and sun early, then becoming cloudy later in the day. High 23C. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 km/h.
Tomorrow night
Cloudy12°C
Cloudy
Rain Risk: 9%
Cloudy skies. Low 12C. Winds light and variable.
Wednesday
Cloudy24°C
Cloudy
Rain Risk: 8%
Cloudy. High 24C. Winds E at 10 to 15 km/h.
Wednesday night
Cloudy15°C
Cloudy
Rain Risk: 19%
Cloudy. Low near 15C. Winds ESE at 15 to 25 km/h.
Thursday
Rain19°C
Rain
Rain Risk: 62%
Rain showers in the morning will evolve into a more steady rain in the afternoon. High 19C. Winds E at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 60%.
Thursday night
Showers16°C
Showers
Rain Risk: 60%
Overcast with rain showers at times. Low 16C. Winds E at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 60%.
Friday
Showers22°C
Showers
Rain Risk: 58%
Cloudy with occasional rain showers. High 22C. Winds ENE at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 60%.
Friday night
Showers15°C
Showers
Rain Risk: 48%
Cloudy with showers. Low around 15C. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday
Showers22°C
Showers
Rain Risk: 36%
Overcast with showers at times. High 22C. Winds NW at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday night
Showers Late15°C
Showers Late
Rain Risk: 43%
Mostly cloudy with some showers late. Low around 15C. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.

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