Good Afternoon - Today is: Thursday, 15 January 2026 14:40:36 NZDT
FORECAST:
Showers and thundershowers likely. High near 20C. Winds E at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Locally heavier rainfall possible. It feels like 21.0°C. A waterproof and 1 clothing layer recommended.
Last weather station contact: Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 14:41:49. Updated in seconds
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Station Is Online Updated: 14:41:49 15/01/2026 Time Zone: UTC +13:00(NZDT) System Up: 0 days 15 hours Prgm Up: 0 days 15 hours System Rollover: Midnight City: Palmerston North State: Manawatū/Wanganui Country: New Zealand Lat:S40°21'32.2"(-40.35894°) Lon:E175°34'21.9"(175.57275°) Elevation: 27m (89ft) Station Environment: Urban Hardware:Ecowitt Wittboy WS90, GW3000, WH31, WH45, WH51, WH40H, WN34S, WH57
NOAA Climate Reports - Daily, Month and Year History Report and Extremes
The NOAA Climate Report provides a day-by-day, monthly and yearly look at the weather since 2009 in Palmerston North. This offers detailed records for the rain, wind and temperatures as well as totals and summaries all recored at the Palmerston North location.
Showers and thundershowers likely. High near 20C. Winds E at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 100%. Locally heavier rainfall possible. Chance of Rain: 95%
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent Sun Phase: Above Horizon
There will be 1min 33s less daylight tomorrow More Moon Information
System Information
Station Is Online Updated: 14:41:49 15/01/2026 Time Zone: UTC +13:00(NZDT) System Up: 0 days 15 hours Prgm Up: 0 days 15 hours System Rollover: Midnight City: Palmerston North State: Manawatū/Wanganui Country: New Zealand Lat:S40°21'32.2"(-40.35894°) Lon:E175°34'21.9"(175.57275°) Elevation: 27m (89ft) Station Environment: Urban Hardware:Ecowitt Wittboy WS90, GW3000, WH31, WH45, WH51, WH40H, WN34S, WH57