Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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02 July 2026
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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Fine weather
High:14°C
Low:3°C
CoR:2%
Lots of sunshine. High 14C. Winds light and variable. It feels like 10.6°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 12.8°C, Max: 13.1°C, Min: 2.1°C. It feels like 10.6°C
12.8°C
64%

Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.6 °C/hrRising,0.6°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
13.1°C / 2.1°C
Wind
Windsock
7km/h
Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from W (274°)W

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Steady13km/h, 274deg.

Day Max/Avg:
18km/h / 11km/h
Rain
0.0mm today, 0.0mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
3 Dry
Days
Month Total:
0.0mm

Last Rain Record:
15:50, 28/06/2026
Pressure
Cloud Base: 828m, 2718ft
1033hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.6 hPa/hrFalling,-0.6hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1036hPa / 1033hPa

Cloud Base:
828m, 2718ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 2.0 UVI, 294 W/m^2
294W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Low 
2.0UVI
Sun Light:
37.2k Lux
Sun Hours:
5.0 hrs (54%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
2AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 0.6ug/m3
PM10: 0.8ug/m3
CO2: 380ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
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Temp. at +8m
12.8°C 64%

Temp. at +3m
17.1°C 53%

Temp. at +1m
13.0°C 62%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
9.4°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)
0.7FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
9kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
Extreme
4.3MW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
18:54
Moonset
09:15
Visibility
96%
Sunrise
07:42
Sunset
17:02
Day Length
9.20 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Sun Phase: Above Horizon

There will be 0min 39s more daylight tomorrow
Long Range Forecast
Today Tonight Tomorrow Saturday Sunday Monday
Lots of sunshine. High 14C. Winds light and variable. A few passing clouds, otherwise generally clear. Low 3C. Winds light and variable. Sunshine along with some cloudy intervals. High 13C. Winds light and variable. Except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny. High around 15C. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 km/h. Cloudy with occasional rain showers. High around 15C. Winds N at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 60%. Cloudy. Some light rain is likely. High 12C. Winds SE at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 70%.
Mostly Sunny Mostly Clear Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Showers Light Rain
14°C 3°C 13°C | 2°C 15°C | 8°C 15°C | 8°C 12°C | 8°C
Rain Risk:
2%
Rain Risk:
19%
Rain Risk:
6%
Rain Risk:
6%
Rain Risk:
58%
Rain Risk:
74%
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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 13.1 °CNew Record at 13:30 
Lowest Temperature 2.1 °CNew Record at 04:39
Highest Dew Point 7.1 °CNew Record at 11:55 
Lowest Dew Point 1.1 °CNew Record at 04:39
Highest Apparent Temperature 11.0 °CNew Record at 12:50 
Lowest Apparent Temperature -0.5 °CNew Record at 04:49
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature 12.5 °CNew Record at 12:51 
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature 1.6 °CNew Record at 00:14
Lowest Wind Chill 2.0 °CNew Record at 03:01
Highest Humidex 12.9 °CNew Record at 12:50
Highest Heat Index 13.1 °CNew Record at 13:30
Highest Humidity 94 %New Record at 00:15 
Lowest Humidity 61 %New Record at 13:03
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 18 km/hNew Record at 14:00
Highest Speed (10 minute average) 11 km/h (F2)New Record at 14:04
Wind Run 55.9 kmNew Record  
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL) 1035.8 hPaNew Record at 10:05
Lowest Pressure (SL) 1032.8 hPaNew Record at 14:12
Hours of Sun 5.0 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.