Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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19:15:04 NZST
Sunday,
14 June 2026
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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Settled fine
High:15°C
Low:11°C
CoR:24%
Partly cloudy. Low 11C. Winds NW at 15 to 30 km/h. It feels like 11.7°C. A windproof and 3 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 14.2°C, Max: 15.3°C, Min: 12.0°C. It feels like 11.7°C
14.2°C
90%

Trend:
Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.2 °C/hrFalling,-0.2°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
15.3°C / 12.0°C
Wind
Windsock
17km/h
Current wind speed is Gentle breeze (F3) from WNW (286°)WNW

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Rising31km/h, 286deg.

Day Max/Avg:
45km/h / 22km/h
Rain
0.1mm today, 0.7mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
0.1mm
0.7mm
Rain Last Hour:
Current trend is Steady0.0mm

Last Rain Record:
04:55, 14/06/2026
Pressure
Cloud Base: 201m, 661ft
1026hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.1 hPa/hrRising,0.1hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1031hPa / 1026hPa

Cloud Base:
201m, 661ft
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:
2.6 hrs (28%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
6AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 1.8ug/m3
PM10: 2ug/m3
CO2: 376ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
14.2°C 90%

Temp. at +3m
14.4°C 85%

Temp. at +1m
13.6°C 89%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
11.4°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)
1.0FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Moderate
11kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
Extreme
5.0MW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
06:27
Moonset
15:32
Visibility
1%
Sunrise
07:39
Sunset
16:57
Day Length
9.18 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Sun Phase: Below Horizon

There will be 0min 24s less daylight tomorrow
Long Range Forecast
Tonight Tomorrow Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Partly cloudy. Low 11C. Winds NW at 15 to 30 km/h. Partly cloudy skies. High 16C. Winds NW at 15 to 30 km/h. Showers in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 12C. Winds SE at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 40%. Cloudy with periods of rain. High 12C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near 6mm. Partly cloudy skies. High 12C. Winds NW at 10 to 15 km/h. Sunny along with a few clouds. High 14C. Winds light and variable.
Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy AM Showers Rain Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny
11°C 16°C 9°C | 12°C 5°C | 12°C 5°C | 12°C 4°C | 14°C
Rain Risk:
24%
Rain Risk:
24%
Rain Risk:
35%
Rain Risk:
85%
Rain Risk:
13%
Rain Risk:
11%
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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 15.3 °CNew Record at 13:55 
Lowest Temperature 12.0 °CNew Record at 04:58
Highest Dew Point 13.2 °CNew Record at 13:32 
Lowest Dew Point 10.8 °CNew Record at 01:02
Highest Apparent Temperature 13.1 °CNew Record at 14:23 
Lowest Apparent Temperature 9.5 °CNew Record at 04:07
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature 13.7 °CNew Record at 14:23 
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature 10.3 °CNew Record at 05:22
Lowest Wind Chill 12.0 °CNew Record at 04:58
Highest Humidex 18.1 °CNew Record at 14:27
Highest Heat Index 15.3 °CNew Record at 13:55
Highest Humidity 96 %New Record at 03:37 
Lowest Humidity 86 %New Record at 00:11
Rainfall
Rainfall Today 0.1 mmNew Record  
Rainfall Rate Max 0.6 mm/hrNew Record at 04:55
Highest Hourly Rainfall 0.1 mmNew Record at 04:56
Wind
Highest Gust 45 km/hNew Record at 10:15
Highest Speed (10 minute average) 22 km/h (F4)New Record at 14:52
Wind Run 290.6 kmNew Record  
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL) 1030.9 hPaNew Record at 00:00
Lowest Pressure (SL) 1025.8 hPaNew Record at 16:58
Hours of Sun 2.6 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.