Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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05:05:05 NZST
Friday,
19 June 2026
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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Fine weather
High:14°C
Low:6°C
CoR:8%
Partly cloudy. High 14C. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 5.2°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 6.8°C, Max: 8.8°C, Min: 5.4°C. It feels like 5.2°C
6.8°C
91%

Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.2 °C/hrRising,0.2°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
8.8°C / 5.4°C
Wind
Windsock
3km/h
Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from E (100°)E

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Rising7km/h, 100deg.

Day Max/Avg:
9km/h / 6km/h
Rain
0.0mm today, 1.2mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
0.0mm
1.2mm
Month Total:
89.7mm

Last Rain Record:
15:56, 18/06/2026
Pressure
Cloud Base: 170m, 559ft
1019hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.4 hPa/hrRising,0.4hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1020hPa / 1016hPa

Cloud Base:
170m, 559ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 0.0 UVI, 0 W/m^2
0W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Low 
0.0UVI
Sun Light:
0 Lux
Sun Hours:
0.0 hrs (0%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
11.5AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 3.4ug/m3
PM10: 4.1ug/m3
CO2: 420ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
6.8°C 91%

Temp. at +3m
5.1°C 92%

Temp. at +1m
5.6°C 93%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
11.4°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)
0.1FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
1kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
Moderate
383kW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
10:57
Moonset
21:40
Visibility
18%
Sunrise
07:41
Sunset
16:58
Day Length
9.17 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sun Phase: Below Horizon

There will be 0min 7s less daylight tomorrow
Long Range Forecast
Today Tonight Tomorrow Sunday Monday Tuesday
Partly cloudy. High 14C. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 km/h. Partly cloudy skies this evening will become overcast overnight. Low 6C. Winds NW at 15 to 25 km/h. Cloudy with light rain developing later in the day. High 16C. Winds NW at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 40%. A steady rain in the morning. Showers continuing in the afternoon. High around 15C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near 6mm. Rain showers early with some sunshine later in the day. High 13C. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 40%. Mostly cloudy skies early. A few showers developing later in the day. High around 15C. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.
Mostly Sunny Mostly Cloudy PM Light Rain Rain AM Showers PM Showers
14°C 6°C 16°C | 13°C 15°C | 10°C 13°C | 6°C 15°C | 7°C
Rain Risk:
8%
Rain Risk:
19%
Rain Risk:
41%
Rain Risk:
86%
Rain Risk:
36%
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 8.8 °CNew Record at 00:00 
Lowest Temperature 5.4 °CNew Record at 04:01
Highest Dew Point 6.8 °CNew Record at 00:01 
Lowest Dew Point 4.7 °CNew Record at 04:01
Highest Apparent Temperature 7.4 °CNew Record at 00:04 
Lowest Apparent Temperature 3.9 °CNew Record at 04:04
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature 8.8 °CNew Record at 00:00 
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature 5.4 °CNew Record at 04:20
Lowest Wind Chill 5.4 °CNew Record at 04:01
Highest Humidex 8.8 °CNew Record at 00:00
Highest Heat Index 8.8 °CNew Record at 00:00
Highest Humidity 95 %New Record at 02:42 
Lowest Humidity 86 %New Record at 00:00
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 9 km/hNew Record at 04:12
Highest Speed (10 minute average) 6 km/h (F2)New Record at 04:46
Wind Run 12.0 kmNew Record  
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL) 1019.5 hPaNew Record at 04:59
Lowest Pressure (SL) 1016.4 hPaNew Record at 00:00
Hours of Sun 0.0 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.