Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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13 November 2026
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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Showery, becoming less settled
High:19°C
Low:11°C
CoR:7%
Partly cloudy skies this evening will become overcast overnight. Low 11C. Winds NW at 15 to 30 km/h. It feels like 15.3°C. A windproof and 2 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 17.6°C, Max: 19.0°C, Min: 13.3°C. It feels like 15.3°C
17.6°C
67%

Trend:
Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.5 °C/hrFalling,-0.5°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
19.0°C / 13.3°C
Wind
Windsock
14km/h
Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from WSW (246°)WSW

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Rising34km/h, 246deg.

Day Max/Avg:
34km/h / 17km/h
Rain
0.0mm today, 0.0mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
(Past 24h)
0.0mm
0.0mm
Month Total:
36.6mm

Last Rain Record:
10:41, 12/11/2026
Pressure
Cloud Base: 773m, 2537ft
1018hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.3 hPa/hrFalling,-0.3hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1020hPa / 1017hPa

Cloud Base:
773m, 2537ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 1.0 UVI, 165 W/m^2
165W/m2
UV Index Rating:
1.0UVI
Low
Sun Light:
20.9klx
Sun Hours:
4.4 hrs (31%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
7AQI
Air Quality:
PM2.5: 2ug/m3
PM10: 2.9ug/m3
CO2: 385ppm
Good
Pollen Level:
High
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Temp. at +8m
17.6°C 67%

Temp. at +3m
22.7°C 54%

Temp. at +1m
17.9°C 65%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
18.4°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
54% VWC

Last Lightning:
07:57pm, 07/11/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
1.0FWI
Fire Risk Index:
Low

Grass Fire Risk:
9kW/m2
Low

Scrub Fire Risk:
4288kW/m2
Extreme

Forest Fire Risk:
0kW/m2
Low
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
08:01
Moonset
-----
Visibility
13%
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
20:11
Day Length
14.16 hrs

Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sun Phase: Above Horizon

There will be 2min 4s more daylight tomorrow
Long Range Forecast
Tonight Tomorrow Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Partly cloudy skies this evening will become overcast overnight. Low 11C. Winds NW at 15 to 30 km/h. Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. High 21C. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 km/h. Cloudy. High 19C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h. Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 23C. Winds WNW at 25 to 40 km/h. Periods of rain. High 19C. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall near 6mm. Cloudy with periods of rain. High 17C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall near 12mm.
Mostly Cloudy AM Clouds, PM Sun Cloudy Partly Cloudy Rain Rain
11°C 21°C 11°C | 19°C 11°C | 23°C 16°C | 19°C 14°C | 17°C
Rain Risk:
7%
Rain Risk:
6%
Rain Risk:
8%
Rain Risk:
21%
Rain Risk:
84%
Rain Risk:
78%
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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 19.0 °CNew Record at 14:40 
Lowest Temperature 13.3 °CNew Record at 00:57
Highest Dew Point 12.4 °CNew Record at 13:31 
Lowest Dew Point 10.7 °CNew Record at 17:25
Highest Apparent Temperature 17.4 °CNew Record at 12:58 
Lowest Apparent Temperature 12.5 °CNew Record at 00:58
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature 17.9 °CNew Record at 12:58 
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature 13.0 °CNew Record at 00:58
Lowest Wind Chill 13.3 °CNew Record at 00:57
Highest Humidex 21.2 °CNew Record at 14:40
Highest Heat Index 19.0 °CNew Record at 14:40
Highest Humidity 90 %New Record at 06:04 
Lowest Humidity 62 %New Record at 14:03
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 34 km/hNew Record at 13:24
Highest Speed (10 minute average) 17 km/h (F3)New Record at 13:47
Wind Run 150.3 kmNew Record  
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL) 1020.3 hPaNew Record at 10:33
Lowest Pressure (SL) 1016.6 hPaNew Record at 00:01
Hours of Sun 4.4 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.