Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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31 October 2026
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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Fine weather
High:16°C
Low:2°C
CoR:7%
Partly cloudy skies. Low 2C. Winds light and variable. It feels like 7.7°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 9.5°C, Max: 16.2°C, Min: 6.6°C. It feels like 7.7°C
9.5°C
74%

Trend:
Current trend is Falling, changing by -1.7 °C/hrFalling,-1.7°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
16.2°C / 6.6°C
Wind
Windsock
4km/h
Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from E (86°)E

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Steady7km/h, 86deg.

Day Max/Avg:
24km/h / 12km/h
Rain
0.0mm today, 0.0mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
(Past 24h)
0.0mm
0.0mm
Month Total:
59.5mm

Last Rain Record:
12:09, 30/10/2026
Pressure
Cloud Base: 549m, 1802ft
1028hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.9 hPa/hrRising,0.9hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1028hPa / 1010hPa

Cloud Base:
549m, 1802ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 0.0 UVI, 0 W/m^2
0W/m2
UV Index Rating:
0.0UVI
Low
Sun Light:
0lx
Sun Hours:
9.8 hrs (73%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
13AQI
Air Quality:
PM2.5: 3.7ug/m3
PM10: 5ug/m3
CO2: 452ppm
Good
Pollen Level:
Low
Extra Sensors
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Temp. at +8m
9.5°C 74%

Temp. at +3m
8.7°C 72%

Temp. at +1m
9.0°C 69%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
15.5°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
47% VWC

Last Lightning:
01:38pm, 11/10/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
2.5FWI
Fire Risk Index:
Low

Grass Fire Risk:
14kW/m2
Moderate

Scrub Fire Risk:
6218kW/m2
Extreme

Forest Fire Risk:
3kW/m2
Low
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
00:52
Moonset
09:50
Visibility
67%
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
19:55
Day Length
13.47 hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Sun Phase: Below Horizon

There will be 2min 23s more daylight tomorrow
Long Range Forecast
Tonight Tomorrow Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Partly cloudy skies. Low 2C. Winds light and variable. Sunny skies. High 18C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h. Cloudy. High near 20C. Winds NW at 15 to 30 km/h. Considerable cloudiness. High 21C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h. Mostly cloudy skies. High 23C. Winds light and variable. A mix of clouds and sun in the morning giving way to a few showers during the afternoon. High 24C. Winds N at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 40%.
Partly Cloudy Sunny Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy PM Showers
2°C 18°C 9°C | 20°C 12°C | 21°C 11°C | 23°C 12°C | 24°C
Rain Risk:
7%
Rain Risk:
6%
Rain Risk:
9%
Rain Risk:
19%
Rain Risk:
24%
Rain Risk:
35%
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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 16.2 °CNew Record at 15:59 
Lowest Temperature 6.6 °CNew Record at 06:36
Highest Dew Point 5.2 °CNew Record at 19:56 
Lowest Dew Point 1.2 °CNew Record at 15:47
Highest Apparent Temperature 13.0 °CNew Record at 14:55 
Lowest Apparent Temperature 4.8 °CNew Record at 06:40
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature 14.9 °CNew Record at 15:59 
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature 6.6 °CNew Record at 06:36
Lowest Wind Chill 6.6 °CNew Record at 06:36
Highest Humidex 14.6 °CNew Record at 15:59
Highest Heat Index 16.2 °CNew Record at 15:59
Highest Humidity 84 %New Record at 06:34 
Lowest Humidity 37 %New Record at 16:00
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 24 km/hNew Record at 12:06
Highest Speed (10 minute average) 12 km/h (F3)New Record at 16:31
Wind Run 126.1 kmNew Record  
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL) 1027.6 hPaNew Record at 21:35
Lowest Pressure (SL) 1009.5 hPaNew Record at 00:00
Hours of Sun 9.8 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.