Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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11:57:23 NZST
Sunday,
07 June 2026
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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Becoming fine
High:14°C
Low:8°C
CoR:4%
Sunny to partly cloudy. High 14C. SE winds shifting to WNW at 15 to 25 km/h. It feels like 11.1°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 13.1°C, Max: 13.1°C, Min: 9.2°C. It feels like 11.1°C
13.1°C
75%

Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.9 °C/hrRising,0.9°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
13.1°C / 9.2°C
Wind
Windsock
9km/h
Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from ENE (58°)ENE

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Steady17km/h, 58deg.

Day Max/Avg:
23km/h / 11km/h
Rain
2.0mm today, 27.3mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
2.0mm
27mm
Rain Last Hour:
Current trend is Steady0.0mm

Last Rain Record:
05:37, 07/06/2026
Pressure
Cloud Base: 540m, 1772ft
1015hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.3 hPa/hrRising,0.3hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1016hPa / 1007hPa

Cloud Base:
540m, 1772ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 3.0 UVI, 354 W/m^2
354W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Medium 
3.0UVI
Sun Light:
44.8k Lux
Sun Hours:
2.7 hrs (29%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
5AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 1.5ug/m3
PM10: 2.6ug/m3
CO2: 373ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
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Temp. at +8m
13.1°C 75%

Temp. at +3m
16.8°C 68%

Temp. at +1m
13.2°C 81%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
12.7°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
68% 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: Waning Gibbous
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
23:10
Moonset
12:04
Visibility
65%
Sunrise
07:35
Sunset
16:58
Day Length
9.23 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Sun Phase: Above Horizon

There will be 0min 48s less daylight tomorrow
Long Range Forecast
Today Tonight Tomorrow Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Sunny to partly cloudy. High 14C. SE winds shifting to WNW at 15 to 25 km/h. Partly cloudy skies this evening will give way to occasional showers overnight. Low 8C. Winds NW at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 40%. Rain showers in the morning, then partly cloudy and windy in the afternoon. High 16C. Winds WNW at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 30%.  Winds could occasionally gust over 65 km/h. Partly cloudy skies. High 12C. Winds SW at 10 to 15 km/h. Sunshine. High 14C. Winds light and variable. Generally sunny. High 14C. Winds light and variable.
Mostly Sunny Showers Late AM Showers, Wind Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny
14°C 8°C 16°C | 6°C 12°C | 4°C 14°C | 3°C 14°C | 6°C
Rain Risk:
4%
Rain Risk:
37%
Rain Risk:
34%
Rain Risk:
15%
Rain Risk:
7%
Rain Risk:
9%
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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 11:30 
Lowest Temperature 9.2 °CNew Record at 06:59
Highest Dew Point 11.4 °CNew Record at 03:26 
Lowest Dew Point 8.4 °CNew Record at 11:34
Highest Apparent Temperature 12.3 °CNew Record at 09:38 
Lowest Apparent Temperature 8.5 °CNew Record at 06:59
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature 12.4 °CNew Record at 11:30 
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature 9.2 °CNew Record at 06:59
Lowest Wind Chill 9.2 °CNew Record at 06:59
Highest Humidex 13.9 °CNew Record at 11:30
Highest Heat Index 13.0 °CNew Record at 11:30
Highest Humidity 98 %New Record at 00:54 
Lowest Humidity 75 %New Record at 11:32
Rainfall
Rainfall Today 2.0 mmNew Record  
Rainfall Rate Max 7.8 mm/hrNew Record at 05:37
Highest Hourly Rainfall 1.7 mmNew Record at 05:38
Wind
Highest Gust 23 km/hNew Record at 11:07
Highest Speed (10 minute average) 11 km/h (F2)New Record at 11:39
Wind Run 36.0 kmNew Record  
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL) 1015.5 hPaNew Record at 10:59
Lowest Pressure (SL) 1006.5 hPaNew Record at 00:03
Hours of Sun 2.7 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.