Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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An early Good Morning

04:48:07 NZST

Friday,
10 July 2026

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⛅ 10 Jul 2026 12:41AM: Evacuate now: State of emergency declared for Wairoa due to flooding (rnz.co.nz) 1/10 ⛅ 09 Jul 2026 8:32PM: Fresh drone shots show extent of weather damage to SH1 near Kaikōura (rnz.co.nz) 2/10 ⛅ 09 Jul 2026 7:59PM: Dunedin teen joins winter race in preparation for Cook Strait (rnz.co.nz) 3/10 ⛅ 09 Jul 2026 6:31PM: Weather: Watches, warnings in place for central and southern parts of North Island (rnz.co.nz) 4/10 ⛅ 09 Jul 2026 6:25PM: Businesses take hit as wild weather closes roads to Martinborough (rnz.co.nz) 5/10 ⛅ 09 Jul 2026 5:56PM: Residents, businesses count cost of flooding across South Island (rnz.co.nz) 6/10 ⛅ 09 Jul 2026 5:34PM: Emergency services at scene of landslip near Hutt Valley petrol station (rnz.co.nz) 7/10 ⛅ 09 Jul 2026 5:06PM: Tauranga Hospital avoids critical staff shortage over long weekend (rnz.co.nz) 8/10 ⛅ 09 Jul 2026 4:57PM: 'We will act': 16 driver testing officers suspended, others stood down by NZTA (rnz.co.nz) 9/10 ⛅ 09 Jul 2026 4:55PM: Bay of Plenty rūnanga hopes forestry bio-hub bid would bring jobs (rnz.co.nz) 10/10

Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Fine weather

High:10°C

Low:4°C

CoR:5%

Cloudy skies this morning will become partly cloudy this afternoon. High near 10C. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 km/h. It feels like 5.1°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.

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Temperature

8.5°C
78%
Trend:

Falling,-0.1°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
9.2°C / 8.3°C

Wind

11km/h

SE
Wind Gust:

28km/h, 129deg.

Day Max/Avg:
41km/h / 21km/h

Rain

0.0mm

Month Total:
24.0mm

Last Rain Record:
03:02, 09/07/2026

Pressure

1015hPa
Trend:

Falling,-0.0hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1016hPa / 1015hPa

Cloud Base:
451m, 1480ft

UV / Solar

0W/m²
UV Index Rating:
Low
0.0UVI

Sun Light:
0 Lux

Sun Hours:
0.0 hrs (0%)

Air Quality

7AQI
Air Quality:
Good
PM2.5: 1.9ug/m³
PM10: 3.6ug/m³
CO₂: 384ppm

Pollen Level:
Low

Extra Sensors

Temp. at +8m
8.5°C 78%

Temp. at +3m
8.5°C 75%

Temp. at +1m
7.8°C 78%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
10.1°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
69% VWC

Last Lightning:
04:04pm, 20/04/26

Fire Danger

0.0FWI
Fire Risk Index:
Low

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m²

Scrub Fire Risk:
Moderate
75kW/m²

Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m²

Sun / Moon

Moonrise
02:44
Moonset
12:37
Visibility
30%

Sunrise
07:40
Sunset
17:07
Day Length
9.27 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Sun Phase: Below Horizon

There will be 1min 4s more daylight tomorrow

Long Range Forecast

Today	Tonight	Tomorrow	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday

AM Clouds, PM Sun	Mostly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mostly Sunny	Mostly Sunny	Showers
10°C	4°C	11°C \| 2°C	12°C \| 1°C	15°C \| 7°C	15°C \| 10°C
Rain Risk: 5%	Rain Risk: 12%	Rain Risk: 8%	Rain Risk: 8%	Rain Risk: 9%	Rain Risk: 36%

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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	9.2 °C	at 00:00
Lowest Temperature	8.3 °C	at 03:34
Highest Dew Point	5.6 °C	at 00:09
Lowest Dew Point	4.2 °C	at 02:52
Highest Apparent Temperature	5.5 °C	at 00:51
Lowest Apparent Temperature	3.5 °C	at 02:26
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature	7.0 °C	at 01:58
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature	5.7 °C	at 02:26
Lowest Wind Chill	5.7 °C	at 02:26
Highest Humidex	9.2 °C	at 00:00
Highest Heat Index	9.2 °C	at 00:00
Highest Humidity	79 %	at 00:09
Lowest Humidity	74 %	at 02:11
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	41 km/h	at 00:14
Highest Speed (10 minute average)	21 km/h (F4)	at 02:19
Wind Run	69.2 km
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL)	1016.0 hPa	at 03:07
Lowest Pressure (SL)	1014.8 hPa	at 00:08
Hours of Sun	0.0 hrs

Today's Data Summary

Yesterday's Data Summary

7 Day Rolling Average

30 Day Rolling Average

Temperature and Humidity
Highest Temperature	11.7 °C	at 11:13
Lowest Temperature	9.2 °C	at 23:28
Highest Dew Point	8.6 °C	at 01:33
Lowest Dew Point	5.1 °C	at 21:06
Highest Apparent Temperature	7.9 °C	at 02:02
Lowest Apparent Temperature	2.8 °C	at 14:23
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature	9.4 °C	at 11:16
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature	5.8 °C	at 13:33
Lowest Wind Chill	5.8 °C	at 13:33
Highest Humidex	11.7 °C	at 02:02
Highest Heat Index	11.7 °C	at 11:13
Highest Humidity	88 %	at 01:12
Lowest Humidity	71 %	at 11:56
Rainfall
Rainfall Yesterday	5.8 mm
Rainfall Rate Max	4.8 mm/hr	at 00:41
Highest Hourly Rainfall	3.8 mm	at 00:03
Wind
Highest Gust	61 km/h	at 05:43
Highest Speed (10 minute average)	30 km/h (F5)	at 12:52
Wind Run	486.4 km
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL)	1015.2 hPa	at 23:00
Lowest Pressure (SL)	1004.4 hPa	at 00:04
Hours of Sun	4.7 hrs

Today's Data Summary

Yesterday's Data Summary

7 Day Rolling Average

30 Day Rolling Average

Data	Unit	Today^*	Thu 09/07/26	Wed 08/07/26	Tue 07/07/26	Mon 06/07/26	Sun 05/07/26	Sat 04/07/26	Fri 03/07/26	7 Day Average^*	Trend on previous 7 days^*
High Temperature	°C	9.2	11.7	13.7	14.7	13.8	16.4	15.5	14.5	14.3	+0.67
Low Temperature	°C	8.3	9.2	9.0	10.5	7.5	7.4	2.1	4.0	7.1	+1.37
High Apparent Temp.	°C	5.5	7.9	13.1	13.2	11.9	14.4	13.9	12.7	12.4	+0.79
Low Apparent Temp.	°C	3.5	2.8	5.6	7.7	6.2	6.4	-0.2	1.6	4.3	+0.73
Low Wind Chill	°C	5.7	5.8	8.6	10.5	7.5	7.5	2.1	4.0	6.6	+1.24
High Heat Index	°C	9.2	11.7	13.7	14.7	13.8	16.4	15.5	14.5	14.3	+0.67
High Dew Point	°C	5.6	8.6	11.6	10.7	10.1	11.7	5.8	7.4	9.4	+0.70
Low Dew Point	°C	4.2	5.1	6.5	7.8	6.9	4.2	1.1	2.4	4.9	+1.19
High Humidity	%	79	88.0	97.0	96.0	97.0	97.0	94.0	91.0	94.3	+0.71
Low Humidity	%	74	71.0	74.0	75.0	76.0	63.0	42.0	57.0	65.4	+0.86
Rainfall (T:24mm)	mm	0.0	5.8	7.2	5.1	0.1	5.8	0.0	0.0	3.4	+1.60
Max Wind Gust	km/h	41	61.0	48.0	28.0	43.0	37.0	23.0	22.0	37.4	+6.29
Max Average Speed	km/h	21	30.0	25.0	14.0	18.0	14.0	9.0	10.0	17.1	+1.43
Wind Run	km	69.2	482.6	205.7	158.7	225.8	108.0	83.2	79.2	191.9	+47.53
Wind bearing	°	144	148	163	89	98	275	52	212	148.1	162.3
Wind Direction	-	SE	SSE	SSE	E	E	W	NE	SSW	SSE	SSE
High Pressure	hPa	1016.0	1015.2	1004.6	1005.6	1006.6	1012.1	1027.5	1033.7	1015.0	-13.23
Low Pressure	hPa	1014.8	1004.4	1000.0	1001.5	1002.5	1006.3	1012.0	1027.4	1007.7	-15.11
Sun Hours (T:37h)	hours	0.0	4.7	3.3	4.3	2.6	3.9	9.2	8.8	5.3	+0.10
Solar Radiation	W/m²	0	556.0	488.0	588.0	507.0	462.0	394.0	406.0	485.9	+62.29
UV Index	UVI	0.0	5.0	4.0	5.0	4.0	4.0	3.0	3.0	4.0	+0.57

^* 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^*	Thu 09/07/26	Wed 08/07/26	Tue 07/07/26	Mon 06/07/26	Sun 05/07/26	Sat 04/07/26	Fri 03/07/26	Thu 02/07/26	Wed 01/07/26	Tue 30/06/26	Mon 29/06/26	Sun 28/06/26	Sat 27/06/26	Fri 26/06/26	Thu 25/06/26	Wed 24/06/26	Tue 23/06/26	Mon 22/06/26	Sun 21/06/26	Sat 20/06/26	Fri 19/06/26	Thu 18/06/26	Wed 17/06/26	Tue 16/06/26	Mon 15/06/26	Sun 14/06/26	Sat 13/06/26	Fri 12/06/26	Thu 11/06/26	Wed 10/06/26	30 Day Average^*	Trend on previous 30 days^*
High Temperature	°C	9.2	11.7	13.7	14.7	13.8	16.4	15.5	14.5	13.1	13.6	13.2	13.3	15.2	15.2	12.0	13.4	14.6	13.9	13.5	16.0	15.9	14.6	13.7	15.2	12.2	16.5	15.3	14.3	16.5	15.1	12.0	14.3	-2.56
Low Temperature	°C	8.3	9.2	9.0	10.5	7.5	7.4	2.1	4.0	2.1	1.9	5.4	8.0	7.8	7.0	7.9	9.8	10.3	4.7	4.9	11.0	10.3	5.4	7.9	4.5	4.4	11.5	12.0	3.5	9.3	1.6	2.1	6.8	-0.27
High Apparent Temp.	°C	5.5	7.9	13.1	13.2	11.9	14.4	13.9	12.7	11.3	11.8	10.5	11.5	12.9	14.6	9.0	13.0	12.9	12.6	11.0	14.8	14.5	13.5	12.0	14.3	11.5	14.2	13.1	13.1	16.0	13.7	10.8	12.7	-3.20
Low Apparent Temp.	°C	3.5	2.8	5.6	7.7	6.2	6.4	-0.2	1.6	-0.5	-0.3	3.4	6.0	6.0	5.8	4.6	5.5	8.8	2.5	3.4	9.7	7.4	3.9	6.8	2.6	2.9	8.8	9.5	1.9	7.2	-0.3	-0.5	4.5	-1.02
Low Wind Chill	°C	5.7	5.8	8.6	10.5	7.5	7.5	2.1	4.0	2.0	1.9	5.5	7.6	7.4	7.0	5.9	7.5	10.3	4.7	5.3	11.0	10.3	5.4	7.9	4.5	4.5	11.5	12.0	3.5	8.3	1.6	1.5	6.4	-0.55
High Heat Index	°C	9.2	11.7	13.7	14.7	13.8	16.4	15.5	14.5	13.1	13.6	13.2	13.3	15.2	15.2	12.0	13.4	14.6	13.9	13.5	16.0	15.9	14.6	13.7	15.2	12.2	16.5	15.3	14.3	16.5	15.1	12.0	14.3	-2.56
High Dew Point	°C	5.6	8.6	11.6	10.7	10.1	11.7	5.8	7.4	7.1	6.8	7.1	9.0	9.5	12.8	8.7	10.9	10.5	9.3	8.7	13.9	13.1	9.5	10.8	12.9	11.0	12.8	13.2	11.9	10.0	8.7	7.3	10.0	-1.32
Low Dew Point	°C	4.2	5.1	6.5	7.8	6.9	4.2	1.1	2.4	1.1	1.0	3.8	3.8	5.3	6.4	4.3	4.2	8.0	3.2	3.2	8.7	7.5	4.7	6.2	3.9	3.9	9.4	10.8	2.9	7.1	1.0	0.5	4.8	-0.77
High Humidity	%	79	88.0	97.0	96.0	97.0	97.0	94.0	91.0	94.0	95.0	93.0	87.0	94.0	97.0	95.0	90.0	87.0	92.0	88.0	97.0	93.0	95.0	97.0	97.0	96.0	96.0	97.0	96.0	88.0	97.0	95.0	93.9	-0.30
Low Humidity	%	74	71.0	74.0	75.0	76.0	63.0	42.0	57.0	61.0	55.0	61.0	67.0	68.0	79.0	61.0	63.0	69.0	66.0	59.0	82.0	77.0	63.0	77.0	78.0	76.0	76.0	86.0	70.0	61.0	61.0	69.0	68.1	+5.40
Rainfall (T:64mm)	mm	0.0	5.8	7.2	5.1	0.1	5.8	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.3	2.3	9.2	0.1	2.0	0.0	0.0	7.8	0.4	0.1	1.2	2.2	9.4	2.1	0.9	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	2.1	-0.32
Max Wind Gust	km/h	41	61.0	48.0	28.0	43.0	37.0	23.0	22.0	20.0	15.0	33.0	32.0	33.0	30.0	55.0	52.0	37.0	14.0	58.0	35.0	43.0	19.0	32.0	38.0	28.0	46.0	45.0	22.0	18.0	17.0	16.0	33.3	+6.77
Max Average Speed	km/h	21	30.0	25.0	14.0	18.0	14.0	9.0	10.0	11.0	7.0	17.0	14.0	18.0	15.0	28.0	23.0	19.0	7.0	24.0	17.0	22.0	10.0	17.0	18.0	13.0	24.0	22.0	10.0	10.0	9.0	7.0	16.1	+4.17
Wind Run	km	69.2	482.6	205.7	158.7	225.8	108.0	83.2	79.2	102.3	64.7	139.3	162.3	173.5	117.0	251.4	266.7	198.5	86.2	163.5	217.1	287.1	89.7	131.4	211.6	92.1	289.4	359.6	95.2	100.1	71.0	69.9	169.4	+56.91
Wind bearing	°	144	148	163	89	98	275	52	212	320	123	83	129	141	168	172	144	82	99	107	278	294	301	294	272	97	287	288	284	352	353	104	193.6	194.6
Wind Direction	-	SE	SSE	SSE	E	E	W	NE	SSW	NW	ESE	E	SE	SE	SSE	S	SE	E	E	ESE	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	E	WNW	WNW	WNW	N	N	ESE	SSW	SSW
High Pressure	hPa	1016.0	1015.2	1004.6	1005.6	1006.6	1012.1	1027.5	1033.7	1035.8	1035.5	1035.7	1034.6	1026.9	1018.3	1011.1	1008.5	1019.2	1026.5	1027.4	1021.8	1024.3	1024.1	1016.3	1017.8	1024.4	1026.4	1030.9	1033.9	1033.8	1036.6	1036.5	1023.7	-2.50
Low Pressure	hPa	1014.8	1004.4	1000.0	1001.5	1002.5	1006.3	1012.0	1027.4	1032.8	1032.6	1032.5	1026.7	1018.0	1010.9	1006.4	1001.5	1003.4	1018.9	1021.6	1016.0	1018.3	1016.4	1009.9	1012.0	1017.7	1020.7	1025.8	1030.7	1030.6	1032.5	1030.6	1017.4	-2.86
Sun Hours (T:136h)	hours	0.0	4.7	3.3	4.3	2.6	3.9	9.2	8.8	6.6	7.6	9.3	4.4	4.3	2.7	1.2	2.0	1.8	3.6	9.2	2.5	3.6	7.0	2.7	3.6	2.2	4.5	2.6	3.5	5.6	6.3	2.7	4.5	-1.42
Solar Radiation	W/m²	0	556.0	488.0	588.0	507.0	462.0	394.0	406.0	374.0	404.0	508.0	538.0	509.0	504.0	128.0	119.0	303.0	390.0	384.0	462.0	489.0	336.0	504.0	477.0	242.0	529.0	315.0	446.0	466.0	433.0	430.0	423.0	-25.80
UV Index	UVI	0.0	5.0	4.0	5.0	4.0	4.0	3.0	3.0	3.0	3.0	4.0	5.0	4.0	4.0	1.0	1.0	2.0	3.0	3.0	4.0	4.0	3.0	4.0	4.0	2.0	4.0	2.0	4.0	4.0	4.0	4.0	3.5	-0.17

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

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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.