Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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11:55:02 NZST
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: Settled fine
High:13°C
Low:1°C
CoR:4%
A mix of clouds and sun. High 13C. Winds ESE at 15 to 25 km/h. It feels like 9.6°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 12.2°C, Max: 12.2°C, Min: 5.8°C. It feels like 9.6°C
12.2°C
68%

Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 1.2 °C/hrRising,1.2°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
12.2°C / 5.8°C
Wind
Windsock
9km/h
Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from ENE (78°)ENE

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Rising19km/h, 78deg.

Day Max/Avg:
24km/h / 11km/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: 715m, 2346ft
1035hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.2 hPa/hrFalling,-0.2hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1036hPa / 1034hPa

Cloud Base:
715m, 2346ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 4.0 UVI, 469 W/m^2
469W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Medium 
4.0UVI
Sun Light:
59.4k Lux
Sun Hours:
4.1 hrs (45%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
7AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 1.9ug/m3
PM10: 3.4ug/m3
CO2: 386ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
12.2°C 68%

Temp. at +3m
16.0°C 60%

Temp. at +1m
12.3°C 69%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
10.4°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
67% VWC

Last Lightning:
04:04pm, 20/04/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
0.3FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
3kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
High
1.9MW/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
Today Tonight Tomorrow Thursday Friday Saturday
A mix of clouds and sun. High 13C. Winds ESE at 15 to 25 km/h. Clear to partly cloudy. Low 1C. Winds light and variable. Some clouds in the morning will give way to mainly sunny skies for the afternoon. High 12C. Winds light and variable. Mainly sunny. High 13C. Winds light and variable. Partly cloudy skies. High 13C. Winds light and variable. Mostly sunny skies. High near 15C. Winds N at 10 to 15 km/h.
Partly Cloudy Mostly Clear Partly Cloudy Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny
13°C 1°C 12°C | 1°C 13°C | 3°C 13°C | 3°C 15°C | 10°C
Rain Risk:
4%
Rain Risk:
20%
Rain Risk:
20%
Rain Risk:
7%
Rain Risk:
8%
Rain Risk:
24%
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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 12.2 °CNew Record at 11:38 
Lowest Temperature 5.8 °CNew Record at 05:53
Highest Dew Point 6.7 °CNew Record at 10:58 
Lowest Dew Point 3.8 °CNew Record at 05:53
Highest Apparent Temperature 9.6 °CNew Record at 11:38 
Lowest Apparent Temperature 3.6 °CNew Record at 06:05
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature 11.1 °CNew Record at 11:42 
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature 5.8 °CNew Record at 05:53
Lowest Wind Chill 5.8 °CNew Record at 05:53
Highest Humidex 11.8 °CNew Record at 11:38
Highest Heat Index 11.9 °CNew Record at 11:38
Highest Humidity 90 %New Record at 06:02 
Lowest Humidity 69 %New Record at 11:19
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 24 km/hNew Record at 11:21
Highest Speed (10 minute average) 11 km/h (F2)New Record at 11:22
Wind Run 53.8 kmNew Record  
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL) 1035.7 hPaNew Record at 10:05
Lowest Pressure (SL) 1033.9 hPaNew Record at 00:05
Hours of Sun 4.1 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.