Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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16:31:55 NZST

Wednesday,
26 August 2026

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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Fine, becoming less settled

High:16°C

Low:10°C

CoR:83%

Windy at times with periods of rain. Low near 10C. WNW winds at 30 to 50 km/h, decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall around 6mm. Winds could occasionally gust over 65 km/h. It feels like 12.1°C. A windproof and 3 clothing layers recommended.

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Temperature

15.0°C
85%
Trend:

Rising,0.1°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
15.5°C / 10.7°C

Wind

19km/h

WNW
Wind Gust:

41km/h, 286deg.

Day Max/Avg:
52km/h / 25km/h

Rain

0.0mm

Month Total:
41.9mm

Last Rain Record:
12:28, 25/08/2026

Pressure

1021hPa
Trend:

Falling,-0.6hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1026hPa / 1021hPa

Cloud Base:
312m, 1023ft

UV / Solar

44W/m²
UV Index Rating:
Low
0.0UVI

Sun Light:
5.6klx

Sun Hours:
1.0 hrs (9%)

Air Quality

12AQI
Air Quality:
Good
PM2.5: 3.5ug/m³
PM10: 5.5ug/m³
CO₂: 401ppm

Pollen Level:
Low

Extra Sensors

Temp. at +8m
15.0°C 85%

Temp. at +3m
15.4°C 80%

Temp. at +1m
14.4°C 84%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
10.7°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
74% VWC

Last Lightning:
02:27pm, 31/07/26

Fire Danger

1.5FWI
Fire Risk Index:
Low

Grass Fire Risk:
Moderate
18kW/m²

Scrub Fire Risk:
Extreme
7.4MW/m²

Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m²

Sun / Moon

Moonrise
15:39
Moonset
05:48
Visibility
96%

Sunrise
06:52
Sunset
17:48
Day Length
10.56 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Sun Phase: Above Horizon

There will be 2min 28s more daylight tomorrow

Long Range Forecast

Tonight	Tomorrow	Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Monday

Rain, Wind	AM Light Rain	Cloudy	AM Showers	Showers, Wind	Partly Cloudy
10°C	13°C	7°C \| 17°C	10°C \| 14°C	10°C \| 14°C	9°C \| 14°C
Rain Risk: 83%	Rain Risk: 81%	Rain Risk: 24%	Rain Risk: 36%	Rain Risk: 45%	Rain Risk: 24%

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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	15.5 °C	at 11:35
Lowest Temperature	10.7 °C	at 05:34
Highest Dew Point	12.5 °C	at 16:17
Lowest Dew Point	8.5 °C	at 02:56
Highest Apparent Temperature	12.8 °C	at 13:05
Lowest Apparent Temperature	8.2 °C	at 03:42
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature	13.7 °C	at 13:05
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature	9.3 °C	at 03:42
Lowest Wind Chill	10.7 °C	at 05:34
Highest Humidex	17.5 °C	at 16:08
Highest Heat Index	15.5 °C	at 11:35
Highest Humidity	89 %	at 06:18
Lowest Humidity	74 %	at 12:27
Rainfall
Rainfall Today	0.0 mm
Rainfall Rate Max	0.0 mm/hr	at 00:00
Highest Hourly Rainfall	0.0 mm	at 00:00
Wind
Highest Gust	52 km/h	at 13:54
Highest Speed (10 minute average)	25 km/h (F4)	at 13:59
Wind Run	219.7 km
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL)	1025.8 hPa	at 00:14
Lowest Pressure (SL)	1020.6 hPa	at 15:55
Hours of Sun	1.0 hrs

Today's Data Summary

Yesterday's Data Summary

7 Day Rolling Average

30 Day Rolling Average

Temperature and Humidity
Highest Temperature	15.2 °C	at 14:11
Lowest Temperature	10.7 °C	at 06:29
Highest Dew Point	11.4 °C	at 12:36
Lowest Dew Point	8.8 °C	at 07:16
Highest Apparent Temperature	12.2 °C	at 14:26
Lowest Apparent Temperature	7.8 °C	at 04:33
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature	13.4 °C	at 14:26
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature	9.3 °C	at 04:35
Lowest Wind Chill	10.7 °C	at 06:29
Highest Humidex	16.7 °C	at 14:25
Highest Heat Index	15.2 °C	at 14:11
Highest Humidity	91 %	at 06:33
Lowest Humidity	72 %	at 15:09
Rainfall
Rainfall Yesterday	0.8 mm
Rainfall Rate Max	1.8 mm/hr	at 10:49
Highest Hourly Rainfall	0.5 mm	at 10:50
Wind
Highest Gust	57 km/h	at 12:05
Highest Speed (10 minute average)	25 km/h (F4)	at 13:23
Wind Run	351.4 km
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL)	1027.9 hPa	at 10:35
Lowest Pressure (SL)	1024.5 hPa	at 15:39
Hours of Sun	6.7 hrs

Today's Data Summary

Yesterday's Data Summary

7 Day Rolling Average

30 Day Rolling Average

Data	Unit	Today^*	Tue 25/08/26	Mon 24/08/26	Sun 23/08/26	Sat 22/08/26	Fri 21/08/26	Thu 20/08/26	Wed 19/08/26	7 Day Average^*	Trend on previous 7 days^*
High Temperature	°C	15.5	15.2	15.2	15.4	15.9	14.4	13.6	11.9	14.5	+0.49
Low Temperature	°C	10.7	10.7	6.4	11.4	9.5	7.3	4.0	6.2	7.9	+0.71
High Apparent Temp.	°C	12.8	12.2	12.3	11.5	12.6	11.5	11.5	9.4	11.6	-0.67
Low Apparent Temp.	°C	8.2	7.8	4.3	7.1	6.8	6.0	2.0	2.4	5.2	+0.01
Low Wind Chill	°C	10.7	10.7	6.4	11.4	8.0	7.3	4.0	4.0	7.4	+0.87
High Heat Index	°C	15.5	15.2	15.2	15.4	15.9	14.4	13.6	11.9	14.5	+0.49
High Dew Point	°C	12.5	11.4	9.8	12.1	10.0	10.0	8.0	6.4	9.7	+0.01
Low Dew Point	°C	8.5	8.8	3.7	5.6	7.1	6.2	3.1	1.4	5.1	+0.30
High Humidity	%	89	91.0	88.0	95.0	93.0	95.0	94.0	82.0	91.1	-2.00
Low Humidity	%	74	72.0	60.0	62.0	61.0	69.0	62.0	55.0	63.0	-3.00
Rainfall (T:17mm)	mm	0.0	0.8	0.0	15.8	0.6	0.1	0.0	0.0	2.5	-0.20
Max Wind Gust	km/h	52	57.0	39.0	58.0	47.0	40.0	21.0	37.0	42.7	+8.14
Max Average Speed	km/h	25	25.0	20.0	30.0	22.0	19.0	12.0	19.0	21.0	+4.57
Wind Run	km	219.7	350.2	247.7	396.6	289.0	183.5	97.0	146.2	244.3	+66.16
Wind bearing	°	296	291	287	282	289	285	219	150	257.6	115.6
Wind Direction	-	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	SW	SSE	WSW	ESE
High Pressure	hPa	1025.8	1027.9	1027.6	1019.2	1026.1	1028.5	1030.4	1029.8	1027.1	+9.04
Low Pressure	hPa	1020.6	1024.5	1019.1	1010.7	1018.7	1025.3	1027.6	1023.1	1021.3	+8.27
Sun Hours (T:39h)	hours	1.0	6.7	7.2	5.1	7.1	3.2	5.5	4.1	5.6	+1.84
Solar Radiation	W/m²	797	915.0	741.0	793.0	790.0	775.0	840.0	800.0	807.7	+189.86
UV Index	UVI	7.0	8.0	6.0	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0	+1.71

^* Today's data set is incomplete. Averages and trends do not include today's data.

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Today's Data Summary

Yesterday's Data Summary

7 Day Rolling Average

30 Day Rolling Average

Data	Unit	Today^*	Tue 25/08/26	Mon 24/08/26	Sun 23/08/26	Sat 22/08/26	Fri 21/08/26	Thu 20/08/26	Wed 19/08/26	Tue 18/08/26	Mon 17/08/26	Sun 16/08/26	Sat 15/08/26	Fri 14/08/26	Thu 13/08/26	Wed 12/08/26	Tue 11/08/26	Mon 10/08/26	Sun 09/08/26	Sat 08/08/26	Fri 07/08/26	Thu 06/08/26	Wed 05/08/26	Tue 04/08/26	Mon 03/08/26	Sun 02/08/26	Sat 01/08/26	Fri 31/07/26	Thu 30/07/26	Wed 29/07/26	Tue 28/07/26	Mon 27/07/26	30 Day Average^*	Trend on previous 30 days^*
High Temperature	°C	15.5	15.2	15.2	15.4	15.9	14.4	13.6	11.9	12.8	11.3	11.2	17.1	16.6	15.5	13.7	14.1	15.3	16.2	14.9	11.2	11.6	9.3	10.7	15.1	13.3	10.8	13.8	15.6	13.8	11.7	10.9	13.6	-0.48
Low Temperature	°C	10.7	10.7	6.4	11.4	9.5	7.3	4.0	6.2	2.3	2.5	6.6	11.0	10.9	9.5	7.7	4.4	9.1	8.5	7.6	-0.7	-1.2	0.3	1.1	6.8	-0.4	0.7	8.7	1.1	-0.1	-0.7	-1.3	5.0	-0.61
High Apparent Temp.	°C	12.8	12.2	12.3	11.5	12.6	11.5	11.5	9.4	10.1	8.7	10.1	16.4	13.9	15.2	11.3	12.7	12.5	13.6	13.1	8.9	8.9	7.4	9.3	11.3	11.4	7.4	10.4	12.5	11.2	9.5	9.0	11.2	-1.09
Low Apparent Temp.	°C	8.2	7.8	4.3	7.1	6.8	6.0	2.0	2.4	-0.3	0.4	1.5	10.3	10.4	8.1	5.9	2.6	6.5	6.5	5.9	-3.4	-3.8	-2.1	-1.9	4.7	-3.1	-1.5	5.2	-1.5	-2.4	-3.0	-4.1	2.6	-0.82
Low Wind Chill	°C	10.7	10.7	6.4	11.4	8.0	7.3	4.0	4.0	0.9	2.5	3.9	11.3	10.9	8.9	7.3	4.4	7.5	7.7	7.3	-0.7	-1.2	0.3	0.1	5.8	-1.4	1.1	6.9	1.1	-0.1	-0.7	-1.3	4.5	-0.86
High Heat Index	°C	15.5	15.2	15.2	15.4	15.9	14.4	13.6	11.9	12.8	11.3	11.2	17.1	16.6	15.5	13.7	14.1	15.3	16.2	14.9	11.2	11.6	9.3	10.7	15.1	13.3	10.8	13.8	15.6	13.8	11.7	10.9	13.6	-0.48
High Dew Point	°C	12.5	11.4	9.8	12.1	10.0	10.0	8.0	6.4	6.5	5.3	9.7	13.0	11.9	12.2	9.0	9.0	10.8	11.4	9.5	6.6	4.2	4.7	8.0	10.5	6.2	6.0	10.0	9.8	6.9	4.5	5.2	8.6	-0.55
Low Dew Point	°C	8.5	8.8	3.7	5.6	7.1	6.2	3.1	1.4	1.1	0.2	1.2	8.6	9.6	7.9	5.2	3.6	7.5	6.4	5.3	-1.7	-1.8	-0.6	-0.7	4.5	-1.4	-0.5	4.8	0.2	-1.1	-1.4	-2.0	3.0	-0.81
High Humidity	%	89	91.0	88.0	95.0	93.0	95.0	94.0	82.0	94.0	92.0	96.0	91.0	94.0	97.0	88.0	96.0	93.0	92.0	92.0	94.0	97.0	96.0	94.0	91.0	94.0	90.0	93.0	94.0	94.0	96.0	96.0	93.1	-0.87
Low Humidity	%	74	72.0	60.0	62.0	61.0	69.0	62.0	55.0	56.0	56.0	61.0	72.0	72.0	77.0	68.0	68.0	70.0	62.0	65.0	68.0	57.0	68.0	57.0	71.0	56.0	48.0	65.0	61.0	55.0	55.0	64.0	63.1	-3.73
Rainfall (T:51mm)	mm	0.0	0.8	0.0	15.8	0.6	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	2.9	0.8	1.1	13.9	0.0	0.0	4.4	0.2	0.4	0.0	0.1	0.3	0.4	0.0	0.0	0.1	9.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.1	1.7	+0.17
Max Wind Gust	km/h	52	57.0	39.0	58.0	47.0	40.0	21.0	37.0	35.0	31.0	49.0	24.0	45.0	19.0	39.0	26.0	38.0	40.0	19.0	21.0	23.0	17.0	22.0	50.0	18.0	31.0	51.0	39.0	23.0	21.0	17.0	33.2	+2.57
Max Average Speed	km/h	25	25.0	20.0	30.0	22.0	19.0	12.0	19.0	20.0	15.0	23.0	12.0	21.0	8.0	16.0	11.0	19.0	20.0	10.0	10.0	13.0	8.0	10.0	26.0	9.0	15.0	23.0	21.0	13.0	11.0	9.0	16.3	+1.57
Wind Run	km	219.7	350.2	247.7	396.6	289.0	183.5	97.0	146.2	127.7	150.2	307.9	176.2	191.2	119.2	174.7	125.6	213.1	183.7	83.8	99.5	87.2	82.0	111.9	325.0	76.9	136.4	307.4	141.7	89.9	89.2	74.6	172.8	+24.10
Wind bearing	°	296	291	287	282	289	285	219	150	179	143	154	97	79	82	75	105	274	293	199	226	211	127	158	279	231	171	277	282	215	95	181	197.9	202.8
Wind Direction	-	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	SW	SSE	S	SE	SSE	E	E	E	ENE	ESE	W	WNW	SSW	SW	SSW	SE	SSE	W	SW	S	W	WNW	SW	E	S	SSW	SSW
High Pressure	hPa	1025.8	1027.9	1027.6	1019.2	1026.1	1028.5	1030.4	1029.8	1023.5	1023.1	1021.4	1011.0	1011.7	1014.6	1020.9	1022.4	1019.5	1023.2	1030.5	1035.3	1035.9	1033.7	1026.7	1022.3	1025.7	1023.9	1009.8	1024.9	1028.3	1027.6	1022.9	1024.3	+1.38
Low Pressure	hPa	1020.6	1024.5	1019.1	1010.7	1018.7	1025.3	1027.6	1023.1	1020.2	1019.7	1009.5	1008.1	1009.9	1009.5	1014.2	1019.1	1015.3	1015.6	1023.2	1029.9	1033.5	1026.0	1014.0	1013.9	1022.2	1008.2	1003.0	1009.6	1024.2	1022.3	1015.5	1017.9	+1.06
Sun Hours (T:159h)	hours	1.0	6.7	7.2	5.1	7.1	3.2	5.5	4.1	5.7	6.1	1.2	2.2	5.3	2.6	2.9	4.2	4.5	6.3	3.2	1.4	8.3	4.1	2.4	7.9	8.8	6.7	6.2	4.0	8.4	8.4	9.0	5.3	+0.13
Solar Radiation	W/m²	797	915.0	741.0	793.0	790.0	775.0	840.0	800.0	794.0	808.0	85.0	756.0	711.0	645.0	526.0	744.0	636.0	689.0	522.0	204.0	450.0	555.0	256.0	544.0	512.0	532.0	644.0	638.0	488.0	437.0	420.0	608.3	+113.30
UV Index	UVI	7.0	8.0	6.0	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0	0.0	7.0	6.0	6.0	4.0	6.0	5.0	6.0	4.0	1.0	4.0	5.0	2.0	5.0	4.0	4.0	5.0	5.0	4.0	4.0	3.0	5.1	+0.97

^* Today's data set is incomplete. Averages and trends do not include today's data.

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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.