Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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19:01:26 NZST
Saturday,
11 July 2026
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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Settled fine
High:12°C
Low:1°C
CoR:8%
Some clouds. Scattered frost possible. Low 1C. Winds light and variable. Chance of frost or heavy dew. It feels like 5.2°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 7.4°C, Max: 11.5°C, Min: -0.1°C. It feels like 5.2°C
7.4°C
75%

Trend:
Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.7 °C/hrFalling,-0.7°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
11.5°C / -0.1°C
Wind
Windsock
4km/h
Current wind speed is Light air (F1) from SE (142°)SE

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Steady7km/h, 142deg.

Day Max/Avg:
21km/h / 12km/h
Rain
0.0mm today, 0.0mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
1 Dry
Day
Month Total:
24.0mm

Last Rain Record:
03:02, 09/07/2026
Pressure
Cloud Base: 517m, 1695ft
1022hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.3 hPa/hrRising,0.3hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1023hPa / 1019hPa

Cloud Base:
517m, 1695ft
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:
4.5 hrs (48%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
13.5AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 4.1ug/m3
PM10: 4.6ug/m3
CO2: 396ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
7.4°C 75%

Temp. at +3m
6.2°C 77%

Temp. at +1m
6.6°C 76%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
9.8°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
70% VWC

Last Lightning:
04:04pm, 20/04/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
0.2FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
3kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
High
1.6MW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
04:02
Moonset
13:19
Visibility
14%
Sunrise
07:39
Sunset
17:08
Day Length
9.28 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Sun Phase: Below Horizon

There will be 1min 7s more daylight tomorrow
Long Range Forecast
Tonight Tomorrow Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Some clouds. Scattered frost possible. Low 1C. Winds light and variable. Sunny. High 12C. Winds light and variable. A few clouds from time to time. High near 15C. Winds N at 10 to 15 km/h. Partly cloudy skies. High around 15C. Winds NW at 15 to 25 km/h. Cloudy with occasional showers. High around 15C. Winds NW at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 60%. Cloudy with showers. High 14C. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 60%.
Partly Cloudy Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Showers Showers
1°C 12°C 1°C | 15°C 7°C | 15°C 9°C | 15°C 10°C | 14°C
Rain Risk:
8%
Rain Risk:
7%
Rain Risk:
6%
Rain Risk:
24%
Rain Risk:
61%
Rain Risk:
57%
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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 11.5 °CNew Record at 13:57 
Lowest Temperature -0.1 °CNew Record at 07:29
Highest Dew Point 6.8 °CNew Record at 11:04 
Lowest Dew Point -0.6 °CNew Record at 06:33
Highest Apparent Temperature 9.7 °CNew Record at 13:37 
Lowest Apparent Temperature -2.7 °CNew Record at 07:33
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature 11.3 °CNew Record at 13:57 
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature -0.1 °CNew Record at 07:29
Lowest Wind Chill -0.1 °CNew Record at 07:29
Highest Humidex 11.0 °CNew Record at 13:37
Highest Heat Index 11.5 °CNew Record at 13:57
Highest Humidity 99 %New Record at 10:00 
Lowest Humidity 64 %New Record at 13:58
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 21 km/hNew Record at 15:35
Highest Speed (10 minute average) 12 km/h (F2)New Record at 15:36
Wind Run 65.2 kmNew Record  
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL) 1022.5 hPaNew Record at 10:40
Lowest Pressure (SL) 1019.4 hPaNew Record at 00:03
Hours of Sun 4.5 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.