Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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Friday,
03 July 2026
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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Fine weather
High:15°C
Low:2°C
CoR:2%
A mix of clouds and sun. High around 15C. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 12.0°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 14.3°C, Max: 14.5°C, Min: 4.0°C. It feels like 12.0°C
14.3°C
57%

Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 1.0 °C/hrRising,1.0°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
14.5°C / 4.0°C
Wind
Windsock
7km/h
Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from W (261°)W

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Rising14km/h, 261deg.

Day Max/Avg:
22km/h / 10km/h
Rain
0.0mm today, 0.0mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
4 Dry
Days
Month Total:
0.0mm

Last Rain Record:
15:50, 28/06/2026
Pressure
Cloud Base: 1049m, 3440ft
1029hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.7 hPa/hrFalling,-0.7hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1034hPa / 1029hPa

Cloud Base:
1049m, 3440ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 1.0 UVI, 179 W/m^2
179W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Low 
1.0UVI
Sun Light:
22.7k Lux
Sun Hours:
6.6 hrs (72%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
3AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 0.9ug/m3
PM10: 1.3ug/m3
CO2: 365ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
14.3°C 57%

Temp. at +3m
19.0°C 48%

Temp. at +1m
14.6°C 55%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
9.2°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
64% VWC

Last Lightning:
04:04pm, 20/04/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
0.9FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Moderate
13kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
Extreme
5.8MW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
19:59
Moonset
09:44
Visibility
91%
Sunrise
07:42
Sunset
17:03
Day Length
9.21 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Sun Phase: Above Horizon

There will be 0min 42s more daylight tomorrow
Long Range Forecast
Today Tonight Tomorrow Sunday Monday Tuesday
A mix of clouds and sun. High around 15C. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 km/h. Partly cloudy skies. Low 2C. Winds light and variable. Partly cloudy skies. High around 15C. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 km/h. Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will give way to occasional showers in the afternoon. High near 15C. Winds NW at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 60%. Cloudy with periods of rain. High 12C. Winds SE at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 70%. Cloudy with showers. High 13C. Winds SE at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 50%.
Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy PM Showers Rain Showers
15°C 2°C 15°C | 7°C 15°C | 8°C 12°C | 7°C 13°C | 7°C
Rain Risk:
2%
Rain Risk:
6%
Rain Risk:
5%
Rain Risk:
56%
Rain Risk:
70%
Rain Risk:
51%
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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 14.5 °CNew Record at 14:54 
Lowest Temperature 4.0 °CNew Record at 05:23
Highest Dew Point 7.4 °CNew Record at 13:19 
Lowest Dew Point 2.4 °CNew Record at 05:10
Highest Apparent Temperature 12.4 °CNew Record at 14:55 
Lowest Apparent Temperature 1.6 °CNew Record at 05:31
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature 13.9 °CNew Record at 14:55 
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature 4.0 °CNew Record at 05:23
Lowest Wind Chill 4.0 °CNew Record at 05:23
Highest Humidex 14.3 °CNew Record at 14:54
Highest Heat Index 14.5 °CNew Record at 14:54
Highest Humidity 91 %New Record at 05:35 
Lowest Humidity 57 %New Record at 14:41
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 22 km/hNew Record at 14:37
Highest Speed (10 minute average) 10 km/h (F2)New Record at 14:03
Wind Run 56.0 kmNew Record  
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL) 1033.7 hPaNew Record at 01:17
Lowest Pressure (SL) 1028.8 hPaNew Record at 14:55
Hours of Sun 6.6 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.