Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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09:11:18 NZST
Wednesday,
17 June 2026
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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Fine weather
High:14°C
Low:7°C
CoR:83%
A steady rain this morning. Showers continuing this afternoon. High 14C. Winds W at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. It feels like 9.9°C. A windproof and 3 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 13.0°C, Max: 13.0°C, Min: 4.5°C. It feels like 9.9°C
13.0°C
81%

Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 1.2 °C/hrRising,1.2°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
13.0°C / 4.5°C
Wind
Windsock
16km/h
Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from WSW (253°)WSW

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Steady33km/h, 253deg.

Day Max/Avg:
34km/h / 15km/h
Rain
1.0mm today, 1.1mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
1.0mm
1.1mm
Rain Last Hour:
Current trend is Steady0.0mm

Last Rain Record:
04:57, 17/06/2026
Pressure
Cloud Base: 397m, 1303ft
1013hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.1 hPa/hrFalling,-0.1hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1018hPa / 1013hPa

Cloud Base:
397m, 1303ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 0.0 UVI, 67 W/m^2
67W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Low 
0.0UVI
Sun Light:
8.5k Lux
Sun Hours:
1.0 hrs (11%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
11.5AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 3.3ug/m3
PM10: 5.2ug/m3
CO2: 385ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
13.0°C 81%

Temp. at +3m
12.9°C 80%

Temp. at +1m
12.2°C 82%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
11.3°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
72% VWC

Last Lightning:
04:04pm, 20/04/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
0.0FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
09:44
Moonset
19:06
Visibility
5%
Sunrise
07:40
Sunset
16:57
Day Length
9.17 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sun Phase: Above Horizon

There will be 0min 13s less daylight tomorrow
Long Range Forecast
Today Tonight Tomorrow Friday Saturday Sunday
A steady rain this morning. Showers continuing this afternoon. High 14C. Winds W at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. A few showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. Low 7C. Winds E at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 30%. Rain showers early with overcast skies later in the day. High 13C. Winds NW at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 40%. Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 14C. Winds light and variable. Cloudy early with showers for the afternoon hours. High 16C. Winds NW at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 60%. A steady rain in the morning. Showers continuing in the afternoon. High 14C. Winds SW at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall near 6mm.
Rain Showers Early AM Showers Partly Cloudy PM Showers Rain
14°C 7°C 13°C | 5°C 14°C | 8°C 16°C | 13°C 14°C | 8°C
Rain Risk:
83%
Rain Risk:
32%
Rain Risk:
37%
Rain Risk:
9%
Rain Risk:
55%
Rain Risk:
72%
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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 13.0 °CNew Record at 08:58 
Lowest Temperature 4.5 °CNew Record at 00:00
Highest Dew Point 9.7 °CNew Record at 08:53 
Lowest Dew Point 3.9 °CNew Record at 00:00
Highest Apparent Temperature 10.2 °CNew Record at 08:59 
Lowest Apparent Temperature 2.6 °CNew Record at 00:02
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature 11.3 °CNew Record at 08:59 
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature 4.5 °CNew Record at 00:00
Lowest Wind Chill 4.5 °CNew Record at 00:00
Highest Humidex 13.9 °CNew Record at 08:58
Highest Heat Index 12.8 °CNew Record at 08:58
Highest Humidity 97 %New Record at 00:37 
Lowest Humidity 80 %New Record at 07:25
Rainfall
Rainfall Today 1.0 mmNew Record  
Rainfall Rate Max 4.2 mm/hrNew Record at 04:57
Highest Hourly Rainfall 1.0 mmNew Record at 04:58
Wind
Highest Gust 34 km/hNew Record at 08:56
Highest Speed (10 minute average) 15 km/h (F3)New Record at 08:40
Wind Run 76.8 kmNew Record  
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL) 1017.8 hPaNew Record at 00:00
Lowest Pressure (SL) 1012.6 hPaNew Record at 07:18
Hours of Sun 1.0 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.