Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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28 June 2026
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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Fine weather
High:13°C
Low:7°C
CoR:79%
A steady light rain early...then remaining cloudy with a few showers. High 13C. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. It feels like 10.7°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 12.5°C, Max: 12.5°C, Min: 7.8°C. It feels like 10.7°C
12.5°C
78%

Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 1.5 °C/hrRising,1.5°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
12.5°C / 7.8°C
Wind
Windsock
8km/h
Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from SE (144°)SE

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Steady21km/h, 144deg.

Day Max/Avg:
21km/h / 9km/h
Rain
0.0mm today, 2.0mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
0.0mm
2.0mm
Month Total:
111.6mm

Last Rain Record:
13:33, 27/06/2026
Pressure
Cloud Base: 465m, 1527ft
1020hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.6 hPa/hrRising,0.6hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1021hPa / 1018hPa

Cloud Base:
465m, 1527ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 0.0 UVI, 10 W/m^2
10W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Low 
0.0UVI
Sun Light:
1.3k Lux
Sun Hours:
0.4 hrs (4%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
2.5AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 0.8ug/m3
PM10: 1.2ug/m3
CO2: 398ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
12.5°C 78%

Temp. at +3m
10.9°C 84%

Temp. at +1m
10.5°C 88%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
10.6°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
75% VWC

Last Lightning:
04:04pm, 20/04/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
0.0FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
15:04
Moonset
06:15
Visibility
96%
Sunrise
07:42
Sunset
17:00
Day Length
9.18 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Sun Phase: Above Horizon

There will be 0min 26s more daylight tomorrow
Long Range Forecast
Today Tonight Tomorrow Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
A steady light rain early...then remaining cloudy with a few showers. High 13C. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. Partly cloudy skies. Low 7C. Winds SE at 15 to 25 km/h. Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 12C. Winds SE at 15 to 25 km/h. Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 12C. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 km/h. Partly cloudy skies. High 12C. Winds light and variable. Partly cloudy skies. High 12C. Winds light and variable.
Showers Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
13°C 7°C 12°C | 5°C 12°C | 2°C 12°C | 2°C 12°C | 3°C
Rain Risk:
79%
Rain Risk:
24%
Rain Risk:
24%
Rain Risk:
6%
Rain Risk:
20%
Rain Risk:
8%
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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 12.5 °CNew Record at 07:57 
Lowest Temperature 7.8 °CNew Record at 04:38
Highest Dew Point 9.1 °CNew Record at 00:06 
Lowest Dew Point 6.5 °CNew Record at 04:30
Highest Apparent Temperature 10.7 °CNew Record at 00:17 
Lowest Apparent Temperature 6.4 °CNew Record at 05:47
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature 11.7 °CNew Record at 07:57 
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature 7.8 °CNew Record at 04:38
Lowest Wind Chill 7.8 °CNew Record at 04:38
Highest Humidex 13.3 °CNew Record at 07:57
Highest Heat Index 12.5 °CNew Record at 07:57
Highest Humidity 94 %New Record at 06:12 
Lowest Humidity 78 %New Record at 07:58
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 21 km/hNew Record at 07:54
Highest Speed (10 minute average) 9 km/h (F2)New Record at 00:12
Wind Run 26.1 kmNew Record  
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL) 1020.5 hPaNew Record at 07:53
Lowest Pressure (SL) 1018.0 hPaNew Record at 00:24
Hours of Sun 0.4 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.