Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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Tuesday,
30 June 2026
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Moon EventMoon Event Today is a Full Moon also known as a "Full Cold Moon"
Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Fine weather
High:13°C
Low:1°C
CoR:20%
Some clouds. Low 1C. Winds E at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 9.5°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 11.9°C, Max: 13.2°C, Min: 5.8°C. It feels like 9.5°C
11.9°C
70%

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

Day Max/Min:
13.2°C / 5.8°C
Wind
Windsock
8km/h
Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from E (82°)E

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Rising22km/h, 82deg.

Day Max/Avg:
33km/h / 17km/h
Rain
0.0mm today, 0.0mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
1 Dry
Day
Month Total:
112.9mm

Last Rain Record:
15:50, 28/06/2026
Pressure
Cloud Base: 661m, 2168ft
1033hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.4 hPa/hrFalling,-0.4hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1036hPa / 1033hPa

Cloud Base:
661m, 2168ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 0.0 UVI, 54 W/m^2
54W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Low 
0.0UVI
Sun Light:
6.8k Lux
Sun Hours:
8.2 hrs (89%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
7AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 2ug/m3
PM10: 2.9ug/m3
CO2: 384ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
11.9°C 70%

Temp. at +3m
18.9°C 51%

Temp. at +1m
12.4°C 67%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
10.1°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
66% VWC

Last Lightning:
04:04pm, 20/04/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
0.5FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
6kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
Very High
3.2MW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Full Moon
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
16:49
Moonset
07:59
Visibility
100%
Sunrise
07:42
Sunset
17:01
Day Length
9.19 Hrs

Moon Phase: Full Moon
Sun Phase: Above Horizon

There will be 0min 32s more daylight tomorrow
Long Range Forecast
Tonight Tomorrow Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Some clouds. Low 1C. Winds E at 10 to 15 km/h. Partly cloudy skies. High 12C. Winds light and variable. Sunny skies. High 13C. Winds light and variable. A few passing clouds, otherwise generally sunny. High 13C. Winds light and variable. Except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny. High near 15C. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 km/h. Cloudy with occasional rain showers. High 14C. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 60%.
Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Sunny Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Showers
1°C 12°C 1°C | 13°C 3°C | 13°C 3°C | 15°C 10°C | 14°C
Rain Risk:
20%
Rain Risk:
20%
Rain Risk:
7%
Rain Risk:
8%
Rain Risk:
24%
Rain Risk:
59%
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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 13.2 °CNew Record at 13:49 
Lowest Temperature 5.8 °CNew Record at 05:53
Highest Dew Point 7.1 °CNew Record at 12:14 
Lowest Dew Point 3.8 °CNew Record at 05:53
Highest Apparent Temperature 10.5 °CNew Record at 12:29 
Lowest Apparent Temperature 3.6 °CNew Record at 06:05
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature 12.0 °CNew Record at 12:29 
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature 5.8 °CNew Record at 05:53
Lowest Wind Chill 5.8 °CNew Record at 05:53
Highest Humidex 13.2 °CNew Record at 13:49
Highest Heat Index 13.2 °CNew Record at 13:49
Highest Humidity 90 %New Record at 06:02 
Lowest Humidity 61 %New Record at 13:31
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 33 km/hNew Record at 14:32
Highest Speed (10 minute average) 17 km/h (F3)New Record at 14:36
Wind Run 103.8 kmNew Record  
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL) 1035.7 hPaNew Record at 10:05
Lowest Pressure (SL) 1032.5 hPaNew Record at 15:09
Hours of Sun 8.2 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.