Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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09:38:12 NZST
Tuesday,
14 July 2026
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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Fine weather
High:16°C
Low:10°C
CoR:12%
Sun and clouds mixed. High 16C. Winds NW at 15 to 30 km/h. It feels like 11.4°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 13.3°C, Max: 13.3°C, Min: 8.4°C. It feels like 11.4°C
13.3°C
83%

Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.9 °C/hrRising,0.9°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
13.3°C / 8.4°C
Wind
Windsock
11km/h
Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from WNW (284°)WNW

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Steady23km/h, 284deg.

Day Max/Avg:
24km/h / 12km/h
Rain
0.2mm today, 0.2mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
0.2mm
0.2mm
Rain Last Hour:
Current trend is Steady0.0mm

Last Rain Record:
03:48, 14/07/2026
Pressure
Cloud Base: 352m, 1156ft
1024hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.7 hPa/hrRising,0.7hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1024hPa / 1021hPa

Cloud Base:
352m, 1156ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 1.0 UVI, 144 W/m^2
144W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Low 
1.0UVI
Sun Light:
18.2k Lux
Sun Hours:
2.2 hrs (24%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
5AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 1.5ug/m3
PM10: 2.6ug/m3
CO2: 383ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
13.3°C 83%

Temp. at +3m
13.4°C 80%

Temp. at +1m
12.8°C 82%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
8.6°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
69% VWC

Last Lightning:
04:04pm, 20/04/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
0.3FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
4kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
Very High
2.2MW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
07:29
Moonset
16:36
Visibility
0%
Sunrise
07:38
Sunset
17:10
Day Length
9.31 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Sun Phase: Above Horizon

There will be 1min 16s more daylight tomorrow
Long Range Forecast
Today Tonight Tomorrow Thursday Friday Saturday
Sun and clouds mixed. High 16C. Winds NW at 15 to 30 km/h. A few clouds. Low around 10C. Winds NW at 15 to 25 km/h. Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. High 16C. Winds NW at 15 to 25 km/h. Showers in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 14C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 40%. Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 14C. Winds NW at 15 to 25 km/h. Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 14C. Winds NW at 15 to 30 km/h.
Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy AM Clouds, PM Sun AM Showers Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
16°C 10°C 16°C | 11°C 14°C | 7°C 14°C | 8°C 14°C | 7°C
Rain Risk:
12%
Rain Risk:
22%
Rain Risk:
24%
Rain Risk:
39%
Rain Risk:
10%
Rain Risk:
16%
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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 13.3 °CNew Record at 09:28 
Lowest Temperature 8.4 °CNew Record at 00:00
Highest Dew Point 10.4 °CNew Record at 09:28 
Lowest Dew Point 5.5 °CNew Record at 00:00
Highest Apparent Temperature 11.4 °CNew Record at 09:28 
Lowest Apparent Temperature 7.1 °CNew Record at 00:00
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature 12.2 °CNew Record at 09:28 
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature 8.4 °CNew Record at 00:00
Lowest Wind Chill 8.4 °CNew Record at 00:00
Highest Humidex 14.6 °CNew Record at 09:28
Highest Heat Index 13.2 °CNew Record at 09:28
Highest Humidity 91 %New Record at 04:42 
Lowest Humidity 82 %New Record at 00:00
Rainfall
Rainfall Today 0.2 mmNew Record  
Rainfall Rate Max 0.6 mm/hrNew Record at 00:19
Highest Hourly Rainfall 0.1 mmNew Record at 00:20
Wind
Highest Gust 24 km/hNew Record at 06:59
Highest Speed (10 minute average) 12 km/h (F2)New Record at 07:08
Wind Run 41.7 kmNew Record  
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL) 1023.8 hPaNew Record at 09:28
Lowest Pressure (SL) 1021.1 hPaNew Record at 04:04
Hours of Sun 2.2 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.