Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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05:20:35 NZDT
Sunday,
08 February 2026
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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Unsettled, rain later
High:23°C
Low:12°C
CoR:11%
Sun and clouds mixed. High 23C. WNW winds shifting to SSE at 15 to 30 km/h. It feels like 17.9°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 18.4°C, Max: 19.3°C, Min: 18.4°C. It feels like 17.9°C
18.4°C
89%

Trend:
Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.3 °C/hrFalling,-0.3°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
19.3°C / 18.4°C
Wind
Windsock
14km/h
Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from WSW (247°)WSW

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Steady30km/h, 247deg.

Day Max/Avg:
35km/h / 17km/h
Rain
0.0mm today, 0.0mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
3 Dry
Days
Month Total:
13.1mm

Last Rain Record:
02:33, 04/02/2026
Pressure
Cloud Base: 230m, 755ft
1016hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.1 hPa/hrFalling,-0.1hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1017hPa / 1015hPa

Cloud Base:
230m, 755ft
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
9AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 2.7ug/m3
PM10: 3.5ug/m3
CO2: 436ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
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Temp. at +8m
18.4°C 89%

Temp. at +3m
18.4°C 86%

Temp. at +1m
17.9°C 88%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
22.5°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
44% VWC

Last Lightning:
02:39pm, 16/01/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
7.2FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
Extreme
16.0MW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Moderate
63kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
23:12
Moonset
12:57
Visibility
68%
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
20:29
Day Length
13.55 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Sun Phase: Below Horizon

There will be 2min 25s less daylight tomorrow
Long Range Forecast
Today Tonight Tomorrow Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Sun and clouds mixed. High 23C. WNW winds shifting to SSE at 15 to 30 km/h. A few passing clouds. Low 12C. Winds ESE at 15 to 30 km/h. Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. High near 25C. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 km/h. Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. High near 25C. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 km/h. Partly cloudy skies. High 26C. Winds light and variable. Partly cloudy skies early. A few showers developing later in the day. High 28C. Winds E at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 30%.
Partly Cloudy Mostly Clear Partly Cloudy AM Clouds, PM Sun Partly Cloudy PM Showers
23°C 12°C 25°C | 12°C 25°C | 14°C 26°C | 14°C 28°C | 16°C
Rain Risk:
11%
Rain Risk:
8%
Rain Risk:
8%
Rain Risk:
12%
Rain Risk:
22%
Rain Risk:
30%
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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 19.3 °CNew Record at 01:44 
Lowest Temperature 18.4 °CNew Record at 05:06
Highest Dew Point 17.3 °CNew Record at 02:10 
Lowest Dew Point 16.5 °CNew Record at 05:06
Highest Apparent Temperature 20.0 °CNew Record at 01:58 
Lowest Apparent Temperature 17.7 °CNew Record at 04:07
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature 19.6 °CNew Record at 01:58 
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature 17.6 °CNew Record at 04:07
Lowest Wind Chill 18.5 °CNew Record at 05:06
Highest Humidex 24.7 °CNew Record at 02:10
Highest Heat Index 19.3 °CNew Record at 01:44
Highest Humidity 90 %New Record at 03:36 
Lowest Humidity 86 %New Record at 00:21
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 35 km/hNew Record at 03:52
Highest Speed (10 minute average) 17 km/h (F3)New Record at 04:07
Wind Run 64.8 kmNew Record  
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL) 1016.5 hPaNew Record at 01:05
Lowest Pressure (SL) 1015.0 hPaNew Record at 03:52
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.