Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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22:38:54 NZST

Friday,
01 May 2026

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Today is a Full Moon also known as a "Full Frost Moon"

Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Settled fine

High:18°C

Low:4°C

CoR:7%

Mainly clear. Low 4C. Winds light and variable. It feels like 6.2°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.

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Temperature

7.5°C
86%
Trend:

Falling,-0.8°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
18.3°C / 3.9°C

Wind

1km/h

E
Wind Gust:

3km/h, 84deg.

Day Max/Avg:
23km/h / 11km/h

Rain

0.0mm

Month Total:
0.0mm

Last Rain Record:
04:16, 30/04/2026

Pressure

1037hPa
Trend:

Rising,0.4hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1039hPa / 1035hPa

Cloud Base:
273m, 896ft

UV / Solar

0W/m²
UV Index Rating:
Low
0.0UVI

Sun Light:
0 Lux

Sun Hours:
10.7 hrs (105%)

Air Quality

35AQI
Air Quality:
Good
PM2.5: 13.1ug/m³
PM10: 13.4ug/m³
CO₂: 490ppm

Pollen Level:
Low

Extra Sensors

Temp. at +8m
7.5°C 86%

Temp. at +3m
6.7°C 81%

Temp. at +1m
7.4°C 78%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
13.6°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
52% VWC

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

Fire Danger

3.8FWI
Fire Risk Index:
Low

Grass Fire Risk:
Moderate
25kW/m²

Scrub Fire Risk:
Extreme
10.0MW/m²

Forest Fire Risk:
Low
7kW/m²

Sun / Moon

Moonrise
16:44
Moonset
06:20
Visibility
100%

Sunrise
07:03
Sunset
17:27
Day Length
10.23 Hrs

Moon Phase: Full Moon
Sun Phase: Below Horizon

There will be 2min 14s less daylight tomorrow

Long Range Forecast

Tonight	Tomorrow	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday

Mostly Clear	Mostly Sunny	Mostly Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
4°C	17°C	6°C \| 17°C	8°C \| 17°C	6°C \| 18°C	8°C \| 21°C
Rain Risk: 7%	Rain Risk: 7%	Rain Risk: 8%	Rain Risk: 8%	Rain Risk: 9%	Rain Risk: 12%

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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	18.3 °C	at 14:47
Lowest Temperature	3.9 °C	at 07:22
Highest Dew Point	8.1 °C	at 16:06
Lowest Dew Point	1.9 °C	at 07:20
Highest Apparent Temperature	17.1 °C	at 14:47
Lowest Apparent Temperature	1.8 °C	at 07:24
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature	17.9 °C	at 14:47
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature	3.9 °C	at 07:22
Lowest Wind Chill	3.9 °C	at 07:22
Highest Humidex	18.2 °C	at 14:47
Highest Heat Index	18.3 °C	at 14:47
Highest Humidity	88 %	at 07:25
Lowest Humidity	45 %	at 14:49
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	23 km/h	at 09:59
Highest Speed (10 minute average)	11 km/h (F2)	at 10:36
Wind Run	82.3 km
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL)	1039.0 hPa	at 00:10
Lowest Pressure (SL)	1034.6 hPa	at 17:03
Hours of Sun	10.7 hrs

Today's Data Summary

Yesterday's Data Summary

7 Day Rolling Average

30 Day Rolling Average

Temperature and Humidity
Highest Temperature	16.3 °C	at 13:06
Lowest Temperature	7.9 °C	at 23:21
Highest Dew Point	13.9 °C	at 02:45
Lowest Dew Point	5.0 °C	at 23:21
Highest Apparent Temperature	15.6 °C	at 03:53
Lowest Apparent Temperature	5.9 °C	at 23:43
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature	15.6 °C	at 01:41
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature	7.4 °C	at 23:46
Lowest Wind Chill	7.4 °C	at 23:46
Highest Humidex	19.2 °C	at 00:59
Highest Heat Index	16.3 °C	at 13:06
Highest Humidity	92 %	at 02:45
Lowest Humidity	52 %	at 13:50
Rainfall
Rainfall Yesterday	0.7 mm
Rainfall Rate Max	3.6 mm/hr	at 04:08
Highest Hourly Rainfall	0.7 mm	at 04:17
Wind
Highest Gust	44 km/h	at 12:17
Highest Speed (10 minute average)	18 km/h (F3)	at 12:08
Wind Run	181.6 km
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL)	1039.0 hPa	at 22:50
Lowest Pressure (SL)	1026.6 hPa	at 00:00
Hours of Sun	10.1 hrs

Today's Data Summary

Yesterday's Data Summary

7 Day Rolling Average

30 Day Rolling Average

Data	Unit	Today^*	Thu 30/04/26	Wed 29/04/26	Tue 28/04/26	Mon 27/04/26	Sun 26/04/26	Sat 25/04/26	Fri 24/04/26	7 Day Average^*	Trend on previous 7 days^*
High Temperature	°C	18.3	16.3	18.6	20.1	19.4	18.6	17.9	17.2	18.3	+1.89
Low Temperature	°C	3.9	7.9	10.8	8.1	8.0	7.1	3.2	2.7	6.8	-2.49
High Apparent Temp.	°C	17.1	15.6	17.2	19.5	18.9	17.5	16.5	15.7	17.3	+2.51
Low Apparent Temp.	°C	1.8	5.9	9.9	7.2	7.0	5.7	1.3	0.7	5.4	-2.31
Low Wind Chill	°C	3.9	7.9	10.8	8.1	8.0	7.1	3.2	2.7	6.8	-2.40
High Heat Index	°C	18.3	16.3	18.6	20.1	19.4	18.6	17.9	17.2	18.3	+1.89
High Dew Point	°C	8.1	13.9	13.7	13.1	12.0	13.9	10.4	8.5	12.2	+0.53
Low Dew Point	°C	1.9	5.0	9.9	7.3	7.4	5.9	2.5	2.0	5.7	-1.57
High Humidity	%	88	92.0	95.0	95.0	97.0	95.0	96.0	95.0	95.0	+3.00
Low Humidity	%	45	52.0	70.0	61.0	59.0	64.0	52.0	47.0	57.9	-6.43
Rainfall (T:1mm)	mm	0.0	0.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.1	-11.47
Max Wind Gust	km/h	23	44.0	34.0	19.0	27.0	31.0	16.0	21.0	27.4	-14.29
Max Average Speed	km/h	11	18.0	17.0	11.0	16.0	16.0	10.0	11.0	14.1	-5.71
Wind Run	km	82.3	180.4	178.9	88.0	109.2	115.5	77.8	82.0	118.8	-98.54
Wind bearing	°	74	132	287	230	69	268	187	148	188.7	207.3
Wind Direction	-	ENE	SE	WNW	SW	ENE	W	S	SSE	S	SSW
High Pressure	hPa	1039.0	1039.0	1028.2	1027.8	1023.6	1023.6	1027.3	1028.5	1028.3	+14.74
Low Pressure	hPa	1034.6	1026.6	1024.9	1023.6	1018.1	1016.8	1023.0	1024.8	1022.5	+15.41
Sun Hours (T:56h)	hours	10.7	10.1	3.5	9.9	8.3	4.8	9.8	9.5	8.0	+4.76
Solar Radiation	W/m²	502	571.0	683.0	511.0	536.0	706.0	534.0	540.0	583.0	+52.86
UV Index	UVI	4.0	5.0	6.0	4.0	4.0	6.0	4.0	5.0	4.9	+0.43

^* 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 30/04/26	Wed 29/04/26	Tue 28/04/26	Mon 27/04/26	Sun 26/04/26	Sat 25/04/26	Fri 24/04/26	Thu 23/04/26	Wed 22/04/26	Tue 21/04/26	Mon 20/04/26	Sun 19/04/26	Sat 18/04/26	Fri 17/04/26	Thu 16/04/26	Wed 15/04/26	Tue 14/04/26	Mon 13/04/26	Sun 12/04/26	Sat 11/04/26	Fri 10/04/26	Thu 09/04/26	Wed 08/04/26	Tue 07/04/26	Mon 06/04/26	Sun 05/04/26	Sat 04/04/26	Fri 03/04/26	Thu 02/04/26	Wed 01/04/26	30 Day Average^*	Trend on previous 30 days^*
High Temperature	°C	18.3	16.3	18.6	20.1	19.4	18.6	17.9	17.2	13.5	13.2	12.7	16.0	21.0	21.0	17.5	17.2	17.9	18.4	18.4	22.9	23.0	24.1	22.3	25.4	19.6	21.7	20.5	21.8	22.1	23.6	19.1	19.4	-2.27
Low Temperature	°C	3.9	7.9	10.8	8.1	8.0	7.1	3.2	2.7	4.1	6.8	10.5	9.5	10.7	13.3	10.3	13.2	10.6	10.9	12.7	17.1	14.2	10.8	11.0	14.2	16.1	14.2	11.8	12.9	6.2	5.2	9.6	10.1	-2.02
High Apparent Temp.	°C	17.1	15.6	17.2	19.5	18.9	17.5	16.5	15.7	12.2	10.2	9.5	15.9	20.4	19.1	16.0	13.3	16.1	16.3	18.8	23.1	21.1	23.6	21.5	26.7	17.6	19.7	19.9	19.8	20.3	21.7	17.3	18.0	-2.86
Low Apparent Temp.	°C	1.8	5.9	9.9	7.2	7.0	5.7	1.3	0.7	2.2	5.1	4.8	8.9	10.6	12.9	9.4	10.2	8.3	10.0	13.1	14.5	12.1	10.3	10.5	14.6	13.9	13.3	11.5	12.0	4.9	3.4	8.0	8.7	-2.34
Low Wind Chill	°C	3.9	7.9	10.8	8.1	8.0	7.1	3.2	2.7	3.4	6.9	10.5	9.5	10.7	13.3	10.3	13.2	10.6	10.9	12.7	17.1	14.2	10.8	11.0	14.2	16.1	14.2	11.8	12.9	6.2	5.2	9.6	10.1	-1.97
High Heat Index	°C	18.3	16.3	18.6	20.1	19.4	18.6	17.9	17.2	13.5	13.2	12.7	16.0	21.0	21.0	17.5	17.2	17.9	18.4	18.4	22.9	23.0	24.1	22.3	25.4	19.6	21.7	20.5	21.8	22.1	23.6	19.1	19.4	-2.32
High Dew Point	°C	8.1	13.9	13.7	13.1	12.0	13.9	10.4	8.5	8.6	8.4	9.1	13.3	14.0	15.2	13.2	12.5	12.8	13.7	16.9	18.9	16.3	14.2	16.3	18.7	13.8	14.0	13.6	13.7	12.7	10.6	7.9	13.1	-1.08
Low Dew Point	°C	1.9	5.0	9.9	7.3	7.4	5.9	2.5	2.0	3.5	4.4	5.2	9.0	10.2	10.7	8.0	7.0	9.5	9.2	12.1	14.5	10.7	9.9	10.4	13.2	11.1	11.2	10.8	10.1	5.3	0.8	6.0	8.1	-1.27
High Humidity	%	88	92.0	95.0	95.0	97.0	95.0	96.0	95.0	96.0	89.0	79.0	97.0	98.0	97.0	88.0	92.0	95.0	94.0	96.0	97.0	87.0	95.0	97.0	95.0	80.0	85.0	94.0	94.0	94.0	90.0	81.0	92.5	+2.23
Low Humidity	%	45	52.0	70.0	61.0	59.0	64.0	52.0	47.0	69.0	59.0	64.0	73.0	54.0	65.0	66.0	54.0	63.0	56.0	79.0	77.0	50.0	45.0	54.0	63.0	60.0	54.0	64.0	49.0	51.0	24.0	46.0	58.1	+3.10
Rainfall (T:159mm)	mm	0.0	0.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.3	0.0	38.2	16.4	25.0	1.1	2.6	26.5	10.4	11.5	22.3	1.1	0.0	0.0	2.0	0.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	5.3	+4.43
Max Wind Gust	km/h	23	44.0	34.0	19.0	27.0	31.0	16.0	21.0	32.0	54.0	68.0	33.0	26.0	38.0	41.0	56.0	42.0	37.0	48.0	51.0	52.0	36.0	37.0	28.0	52.0	59.0	34.0	33.0	30.0	19.0	28.0	37.5	+3.47
Max Average Speed	km/h	11	18.0	17.0	11.0	16.0	16.0	10.0	11.0	13.0	25.0	30.0	17.0	13.0	20.0	21.0	27.0	18.0	19.0	22.0	25.0	22.0	15.0	18.0	17.0	23.0	24.0	13.0	17.0	16.0	10.0	12.0	17.9	+1.50
Wind Run	km	82.3	180.4	178.9	88.0	109.2	115.5	77.8	82.0	96.2	333.9	473.2	142.1	105.2	173.1	197.9	388.6	259.6	214.5	175.8	323.1	305.5	134.0	162.3	159.1	334.5	292.9	165.1	185.5	114.4	89.6	153.0	193.7	+23.12
Wind bearing	°	74	132	287	230	69	268	187	148	146	155	160	141	265	304	280	266	279	281	282	73	75	98	255	59	69	73	94	268	253	55	99	178.4	181.1
Wind Direction	-	ENE	SE	WNW	SW	ENE	W	S	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	W	NW	W	W	W	W	WNW	ENE	ENE	E	WSW	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	W	WSW	NE	E	S	S
High Pressure	hPa	1039.0	1039.0	1028.2	1027.8	1023.6	1023.6	1027.3	1028.5	1028.3	1023.8	1012.5	1005.1	1003.5	1009.0	1012.6	1009.1	1002.2	1003.6	1004.1	1010.2	1020.1	1020.6	1017.8	1016.6	1023.0	1026.6	1026.8	1027.2	1032.5	1032.7	1030.2	1019.9	-1.37
Low Pressure	hPa	1034.6	1026.6	1024.9	1023.6	1018.1	1016.8	1023.0	1024.8	1023.2	1012.0	1004.8	1000.3	999.8	1001.0	1008.8	999.3	997.1	998.3	998.3	987.2	1010.0	1016.8	1014.8	1011.8	1015.6	1021.7	1024.5	1022.9	1026.6	1029.4	1023.5	1013.5	-1.74
Sun Hours (T:195h)	hours	10.7	10.1	3.5	9.9	8.3	4.8	9.8	9.5	3.0	5.9	1.3	1.4	5.3	3.3	2.4	9.1	5.3	5.2	1.3	0.3	8.7	9.6	8.3	4.4	2.0	11.1	9.0	10.9	7.5	11.6	12.0	6.5	+0.10
Solar Radiation	W/m²	502	571.0	683.0	511.0	536.0	706.0	534.0	540.0	622.0	777.0	118.0	183.0	725.0	684.0	602.0	746.0	792.0	840.0	560.0	443.0	665.0	617.0	820.0	877.0	407.0	682.0	676.0	745.0	945.0	656.0	657.0	630.7	-241.77
UV Index	UVI	4.0	5.0	6.0	4.0	4.0	6.0	4.0	5.0	5.0	7.0	1.0	1.0	6.0	6.0	5.0	6.0	7.0	7.0	5.0	4.0	6.0	5.0	7.0	8.0	3.0	6.0	6.0	6.0	8.0	6.0	6.0	5.4	-2.17

^* 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.