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Midday - Today is: Thursday, 2 April 2026 12:55:27 NZDT
Current: 19.6°C, Max: 19.6°C, Min: 5.2°C. It feels like 18.3°C
FORECAST: A mix of clouds and sun. High 21C. Winds light and variable. It feels like 18.3°C. 1 clothing layer recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 07:34 | Sunset: 19:09 | Dawn: 07:06 | Dusk: 19:36
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 2.0 °C/hr 19.6°C, 48%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.1 hPa/hr 1031.8hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Moderate Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  N  Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from N (359°) 4km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 11km/h
Air Quality :  4 AQI  1.1ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 82kLux, 5.2hrs   Solar UV :  6.0UVI  648W/m2
Last weather station contact: Thursday, 02 April 2026 at 12:59:24. Updated in seconds

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Next 24 Hour Forecast for Palmerston North
Today
Chance of Rain: 1%
Partly Cloudy
21°C
A mix of clouds and sun. High 21C. Winds light and variable.
Tonight
Chance of Rain: 8%
Clear
7°C
Clear skies. Low 7C. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Chance of Rain: 7%
Mostly Sunny
21°C
Mostly sunny skies. High 21C. Winds NW at 10 to 15 km/h.
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Long Range Forecast Summary for Palmerston North
Today Tomorrow Saturday Sunday Monday
Partly Cloudy21°C Mostly Sunny21°C Partly Cloudy21°C Cloudy23°C Cloudy22°C
Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy
Rain Risk: 1% Rain Risk: 7% Rain Risk: 9% Rain Risk: 8% Rain Risk: 7%
         
Tonight Tomorrow night Saturday night Sunday night Monday night
Clear7°C Partly Cloudy11°C Cloudy11°C Mostly Cloudy13°C Showers Late13°C
Clear Partly Cloudy Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Showers Late
Rain Risk: 8% Rain Risk: 23% Rain Risk: 8% Rain Risk: 8% Rain Risk: 35%
         
Detailed Long Range Forecast for Palmerston North
Today
Partly Cloudy21°C
Partly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 1%
A mix of clouds and sun. High 21C. Winds light and variable.
Tonight
Clear7°C
Clear
Rain Risk: 8%
Clear skies. Low 7C. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Mostly Sunny21°C
Mostly Sunny
Rain Risk: 7%
Mostly sunny skies. High 21C. Winds NW at 10 to 15 km/h.
Tomorrow night
Partly Cloudy11°C
Partly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 23%
Partly cloudy skies. Low 11C. Winds NW at 10 to 15 km/h.
Saturday
Partly Cloudy21°C
Partly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 9%
Partly cloudy skies. High 21C. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 km/h.
Saturday night
Cloudy11°C
Cloudy
Rain Risk: 8%
Overcast. Low 11C. Winds light and variable.
Sunday
Cloudy23°C
Cloudy
Rain Risk: 8%
Cloudy skies. High 23C. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 km/h.
Sunday night
Mostly Cloudy13°C
Mostly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 8%
Considerable cloudiness. Low 13C. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 km/h.
Monday
Cloudy22°C
Cloudy
Rain Risk: 7%
Overcast. High 22C. Winds E at 15 to 25 km/h.
Monday night
Showers Late13°C
Showers Late
Rain Risk: 35%
Cloudy during the evening. A few showers developing late. Low 13C. Winds E at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
Showers22°C
Showers
Rain Risk: 43%
Overcast with showers at times. High 22C. Winds E at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday night
Showers14°C
Showers
Rain Risk: 47%
Cloudy with showers. Low 14C. Winds E at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 50%.

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