Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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05:10:44 NZST
Monday,
06 July 2026
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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Occasional rain, worsening
High:13°C
Low:9°C
CoR:72%
Windy at times with rain likely. High 13C. Winds ESE at 30 to 50 km/h. Chance of rain 70%. Winds could occasionally gust over 65 km/h. It feels like 7.8°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 10.6°C, Max: 11.2°C, Min: 7.5°C. It feels like 7.8°C
10.6°C
85%

Trend:
Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.1 °C/hrFalling,-0.1°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
11.2°C / 7.5°C
Wind
Windsock
12km/h
Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from ESE (103°)ESE

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Steady28km/h, 103deg.

Day Max/Avg:
27km/h / 11km/h
Rain
0.0mm today, 2.3mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
0.0mm
2.3mm
Month Total:
5.8mm

Last Rain Record:
16:19, 05/07/2026
Pressure
Cloud Base: 301m, 989ft
1004hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.3 hPa/hrFalling,-0.3hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1007hPa / 1004hPa

Cloud Base:
301m, 989ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 0.0 UVI, 0 W/m^2
0W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Low 
0.0UVI
Sun Light:
0 Lux
Sun Hours:
0.0 hrs (0%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
9.5AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 2.7ug/m3
PM10: 4.1ug/m3
CO2: 389ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
10.6°C 85%

Temp. at +3m
10.0°C 84%

Temp. at +1m
9.7°C 86%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
9.9°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
69% VWC

Last Lightning:
04:04pm, 20/04/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
0.2FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
1kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
High
586kW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
23:12
Moonset
10:53
Visibility
72%
Sunrise
07:41
Sunset
17:04
Day Length
9.23 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Sun Phase: Below Horizon

There will be 0min 52s more daylight tomorrow
Long Range Forecast
Today Tonight Tomorrow Wednesday Thursday Friday
Windy at times with rain likely. High 13C. Winds ESE at 30 to 50 km/h. Chance of rain 70%.  Winds could occasionally gust over 65 km/h. Rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers overnight. Low 9C. Winds ESE at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 70%. A mix of clouds and sun in the morning followed by cloudy skies during the afternoon. High around 15C. Winds ESE at 15 to 25 km/h. Occasional rain. High 13C. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. Occasional light rain. High 11C. Winds SSE at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 70%. Mostly cloudy. High around 10C. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 km/h.
Rain, Wind Rain Mostly Cloudy Rain Light Rain Mostly Cloudy
13°C 9°C 15°C | 9°C 13°C | 9°C 11°C | 7°C 10°C | 4°C
Rain Risk:
72%
Rain Risk:
66%
Rain Risk:
16%
Rain Risk:
80%
Rain Risk:
69%
Rain Risk:
19%
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Tables & Reports
Today's Data Summary
Yesterday's Data Summary
7 Day Rolling Average
30 Day Rolling Average
Temperature and Humidity
Highest Temperature 11.2 °CNew Record at 02:15 
Lowest Temperature 7.5 °CNew Record at 00:08
Highest Dew Point 8.2 °CNew Record at 04:44 
Lowest Dew Point 6.9 °CNew Record at 00:08
Highest Apparent Temperature 9.0 °CNew Record at 01:54 
Lowest Apparent Temperature 6.2 °CNew Record at 00:12
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature 10.2 °CNew Record at 01:56 
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature 7.5 °CNew Record at 00:08
Lowest Wind Chill 7.5 °CNew Record at 00:08
Highest Humidex 11.6 °CNew Record at 02:15
Highest Heat Index 11.2 °CNew Record at 02:15
Highest Humidity 97 %New Record at 00:12 
Lowest Humidity 80 %New Record at 02:16
Rainfall
Rainfall Today 0.0 mmNew Record  
Rainfall Rate Max 0.0 mm/hrNew Record at 00:00
Highest Hourly Rainfall 0.0 mmNew Record at 00:00
Wind
Highest Gust 27 km/hNew Record at 03:44
Highest Speed (10 minute average) 11 km/h (F2)New Record at 04:04
Wind Run 35.1 kmNew Record  
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL) 1006.6 hPaNew Record at 00:00
Lowest Pressure (SL) 1004.2 hPaNew Record at 04:56
Hours of Sun 0.0 hrs
About Palmerston North and Palmy Weather

Welcome to Palmerston North - "The heart of the Manawatū".
This Palmerston North weather station is located just west of the city centre with data updated every 10 seconds. The hardware used is part of the Ecowitt weather station framework in conjunction with CumulusMX software. Starting in January 2009, Palmy Weather has been gathering weather data for over 17 years, providing a valuable and accessible resource to the community of Palmerston North and the wider Manawatū.

About This City: Palmerston North, affectionately known as Palmy, is an inland city located on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is the largest city in the Manawatū-Wanganui district and the the business hub for this region with a population of 84,639 according to the 2018 census. Palmerston North's climate is temperate with maximum day temperatures averaging 22°C (72°F) in summer and 12°C (54°F) in winter. Annual rainfall is approximately 960mm (37.8in). The typical urban area elevation is between 20 - 40 metres (65 - 130ft) of which the weather station is located at an elevation of 36 metres. More info here.