Moon EventMoon Event Today is a Full Moon also known as a "Full Hunter Moon"
A new day, a new dawn - Today is: Friday, 3 April 2026 06:34:28 NZDT
Current: 6.6°C, Max: 10.4°C, Min: 6.5°C. It feels like 5.4°C
FORECAST: Partly cloudy. High 21C. Winds NW at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 5.4°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 07:35 | Sunset: 19:07 | Dawn: 07:07 | Dusk: 19:35
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.6 °C/hr 6.6°C, 94%   Pressure : Current trend is Steady, changing by 0.0 hPa/hr 1031.8hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Moderate Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  SW  Current wind speed is Calm (F0) from SW (233°) 1km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 4km/h
Air Quality :  7 AQI  2.2ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Friday, 03 April 2026 at 06:38:22. Updated in seconds

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Next 24 Hour Forecast for Palmerston North
Today
Chance of Rain: 3%
Mostly Sunny
21°C
Partly cloudy. High 21C. Winds NW at 10 to 15 km/h.
Tonight
Chance of Rain: 24%
Partly Cloudy
11°C
Some clouds. Low 11C. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Chance of Rain: 8%
Mostly Sunny
22°C
Except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny. High 22C. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 km/h.
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Long Range Forecast Summary for Palmerston North
Today Tomorrow Sunday Monday Tuesday
Mostly Sunny21°C Mostly Sunny22°C Mostly Cloudy23°C Mostly Cloudy23°C Showers20°C
Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Showers
Rain Risk: 3% Rain Risk: 8% Rain Risk: 8% Rain Risk: 7% Rain Risk: 57%
         
Tonight Tomorrow night Sunday night Monday night Tuesday night
Partly Cloudy11°C Cloudy11°C Cloudy13°C Showers Late15°C Showers15°C
Partly Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Showers Late Showers
Rain Risk: 24% Rain Risk: 9% Rain Risk: 8% Rain Risk: 51% Rain Risk: 60%
         
Detailed Long Range Forecast for Palmerston North
Today
Mostly Sunny21°C
Mostly Sunny
Rain Risk: 3%
Partly cloudy. High 21C. Winds NW at 10 to 15 km/h.
Tonight
Partly Cloudy11°C
Partly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 24%
Some clouds. Low 11C. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Mostly Sunny22°C
Mostly Sunny
Rain Risk: 8%
Except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny. High 22C. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 km/h.
Tomorrow night
Cloudy11°C
Cloudy
Rain Risk: 9%
Cloudy. Low 11C. Winds light and variable.
Sunday
Mostly Cloudy23°C
Mostly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 8%
A mix of clouds and sun in the morning followed by cloudy skies during the afternoon. High 23C. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 km/h.
Sunday night
Cloudy13°C
Cloudy
Rain Risk: 8%
Cloudy. Low 13C. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 km/h.
Monday
Mostly Cloudy23°C
Mostly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 7%
Mostly cloudy skies. High 23C. Winds E at 15 to 25 km/h.
Monday night
Showers Late15°C
Showers Late
Rain Risk: 51%
Cloudy with occasional showers late at night. Low around 15C. Winds E at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday
Showers20°C
Showers
Rain Risk: 57%
Cloudy with showers. High around 20C. Winds E at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 60%.
Tuesday night
Showers15°C
Showers
Rain Risk: 60%
Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Low around 15C. Winds NE at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 60%.
Wednesday
AM Showers20°C
AM Showers
Rain Risk: 34%
Chance of a shower or two during the morning, followed by partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. High near 20C. Winds NW at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday night
Showers13°C
Showers
Rain Risk: 43%
Cloudy with showers. Low 13C. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.

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