Good Morning - Today is: Friday, 23 October 2026 10:13:31 NZDT
Current: 16.7°C, Max: 16.7°C, Min: 8.5°C. It feels like 16.1°C
FORECAST: Abundant sunshine. High 24C. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 16.1°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 2.1 °C/hr 16.7°C, 71%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.2 hPa/hr 1026.6hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed : Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from WSW (238°)   WSW  5km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 11km/h
Air Quality :  9 AQI  2.6ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 83.4klx, 3.1hrs   Solar UV :  6.0UVI  659W/m2
Last weather station contact: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:15:57. Updated in seconds

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Next 24 Hour Forecast for Palmerston North
Today
Chance of Rain: 1%
Sunny
24°C
Abundant sunshine. High 24C. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 km/h.
Tonight
Chance of Rain: 10%
Mostly Cloudy
10°C
Partly cloudy skies this evening will become overcast overnight. Low around 10C. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Chance of Rain: 18%
AM Clouds, PM Sun
18°C
Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 18C. Winds WNW at 25 to 40 km/h.
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Long Range Forecast Summary for Palmerston North
Today Tomorrow Sunday Monday Tuesday
Sunny24°C AM Clouds, PM Sun18°C AM Clouds, PM Sun18°C Partly Cloudy, Wind19°C Rain, Wind17°C
Sunny AM Clouds, PM Sun AM Clouds, PM Sun Partly Cloudy, Wind Rain, Wind
Rain Risk: 1% Rain Risk: 18% Rain Risk: 14% Rain Risk: 24% Rain Risk: 85%
         
Tonight Tomorrow night Sunday night Monday night Tuesday night
Mostly Cloudy10°C Drizzle Late12°C Mostly Cloudy11°C Light Rain Late14°C Showers Late9°C
Mostly Cloudy Drizzle Late Mostly Cloudy Light Rain Late Showers Late
Rain Risk: 10% Rain Risk: 30% Rain Risk: 24% Rain Risk: 36% Rain Risk: 31%
         
Detailed Long Range Forecast for Palmerston North
Today
Sunny24°C
Sunny
Rain Risk: 1%
Abundant sunshine. High 24C. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 km/h.
Tonight
Mostly Cloudy10°C
Mostly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 10%
Partly cloudy skies this evening will become overcast overnight. Low around 10C. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
AM Clouds, PM Sun18°C
AM Clouds, PM Sun
Rain Risk: 18%
Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 18C. Winds WNW at 25 to 40 km/h.
Tomorrow night
Drizzle Late12°C
Drizzle Late
Rain Risk: 30%
Partly cloudy skies early will give way to low clouds and drizzle later during the night. Low 12C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h.
Sunday
AM Clouds, PM Sun18°C
AM Clouds, PM Sun
Rain Risk: 14%
Morning clouds will give way to sunshine for the afternoon. High 18C. Winds WNW at 25 to 40 km/h.
Sunday night
Mostly Cloudy11°C
Mostly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 24%
Partly cloudy skies early will become overcast later during the night. Low 11C. Winds NW at 15 to 30 km/h.
Monday
Partly Cloudy, Wind19°C
Partly Cloudy, Wind
Rain Risk: 24%
Mostly cloudy in the morning followed by partly cloudy skies and gusty winds during the afternoon. High 19C. Winds WNW at 25 to 40 km/h.
Monday night
Light Rain Late14°C
Light Rain Late
Rain Risk: 36%
Partly cloudy skies early followed by some light rain later at night. Low 14C. Winds NW at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
Rain, Wind17°C
Rain, Wind
Rain Risk: 85%
Windy. A steady rain in the morning, with showers continuing in the afternoon. High 17C. Winds NW at 30 to 50 km/h. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near 6mm.
Tuesday night
Showers Late9°C
Showers Late
Rain Risk: 31%
Partly cloudy during the evening. A few showers developing later during the night. Low 9C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy16°C
Partly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 24%
Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 16C. Winds WNW at 25 to 40 km/h.
Wednesday night
Showers11°C
Showers
Rain Risk: 51%
Cloudy with occasional showers. Low 11C. Winds WNW at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 50%.

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