Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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17:27:54 NZST

Thursday,
16 April 2026

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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Fairly fine, possible showers early

High:17°C

Low:12°C

CoR:34%

Partly cloudy this evening followed by mostly cloudy skies and a few showers after midnight. Low 12C. Winds WNW at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 30%. It feels like 11.6°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.

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Temperature

14.5°C
66%
Trend:

Falling,-0.7°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
17.2°C / 13.2°C

Wind

13km/h

W
Wind Gust:

30km/h, 276deg.

Day Max/Avg:
56km/h / 27km/h

Rain

2.6mm

2.9mm

Rain Last Hour:

0.0mm

Last Rain Record:
02:51, 16/04/2026

Pressure

1005hPa
Trend:

Rising,0.3hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1005hPa / 999hPa

Cloud Base:
783m, 2569ft

UV / Solar

15W/m²
UV Index Rating:
Low
0.0UVI

Sun Light:
1.9k Lux

Sun Hours:
8.6 hrs (81%)

Air Quality

13.5AQI
Air Quality:
Good
PM2.5: 4ug/m³
PM10: 5.2ug/m³
CO₂: 411ppm

Pollen Level:
Low

Extra Sensors

Temp. at +8m
14.5°C 66%

Temp. at +3m
15.1°C 64%

Temp. at +1m
14.1°C 65%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
16.0°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
56% VWC

Last Lightning:
12:08am, 15/04/26

Fire Danger

0.3FWI
Fire Risk Index:
Low

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
2kW/m²

Scrub Fire Risk:
High
1.3MW/m²

Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m²

Sun / Moon

Moonrise
04:53
Moonset
16:48
Visibility
2%

Sunrise
06:47
Sunset
17:47
Day Length
10.59 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Sun Phase: Above Horizon

There will be 2min 30s less daylight tomorrow

Long Range Forecast

Tonight	Tomorrow	Saturday	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday

Showers Late	Showers	Rain	Thundershowers	Rain	Light Rain
12°C	17°C	14°C \| 19°C	13°C \| 18°C	10°C \| 16°C	10°C \| 15°C
Rain Risk: 34%	Rain Risk: 54%	Rain Risk: 99%	Rain Risk: 75%	Rain Risk: 77%	Rain Risk: 61%

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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	17.2 °C	at 13:58
Lowest Temperature	13.2 °C	at 02:50
Highest Dew Point	12.5 °C	at 04:07
Lowest Dew Point	7.1 °C	at 14:43
Highest Apparent Temperature	13.3 °C	at 12:02
Lowest Apparent Temperature	10.2 °C	at 06:36
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature	14.7 °C	at 12:03
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature	11.6 °C	at 02:47
Lowest Wind Chill	13.2 °C	at 02:50
Highest Humidex	18.0 °C	at 12:02
Highest Heat Index	17.2 °C	at 13:58
Highest Humidity	92 %	at 02:55
Lowest Humidity	54 %	at 13:22
Rainfall
Rainfall Today	2.6 mm
Rainfall Rate Max	5.4 mm/hr	at 02:45
Highest Hourly Rainfall	2.2 mm	at 02:52
Wind
Highest Gust	56 km/h	at 09:50
Highest Speed (10 minute average)	27 km/h (F4)	at 14:37
Wind Run	317.0 km
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL)	1005.3 hPa	at 17:06
Lowest Pressure (SL)	999.3 hPa	at 04:11
Hours of Sun	8.6 hrs

Today's Data Summary

Yesterday's Data Summary

7 Day Rolling Average

30 Day Rolling Average

Temperature and Humidity
Highest Temperature	17.9 °C	at 15:03
Lowest Temperature	10.6 °C	at 00:39
Highest Dew Point	12.8 °C	at 12:32
Lowest Dew Point	9.5 °C	at 00:39
Highest Apparent Temperature	16.1 °C	at 15:08
Lowest Apparent Temperature	8.3 °C	at 02:38
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature	16.8 °C	at 15:08
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature	9.3 °C	at 02:38
Lowest Wind Chill	10.6 °C	at 00:39
Highest Humidex	19.7 °C	at 15:01
Highest Heat Index	17.9 °C	at 15:03
Highest Humidity	95 %	at 01:16
Lowest Humidity	63 %	at 15:04
Rainfall
Rainfall Yesterday	26.5 mm
Rainfall Rate Max	25.8 mm/hr	at 01:13
Highest Hourly Rainfall	6.0 mm	at 01:34
Wind
Highest Gust	42 km/h	at 20:08
Highest Speed (10 minute average)	18 km/h (F3)	at 18:56
Wind Run	263.1 km
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL)	1002.2 hPa	at 20:51
Lowest Pressure (SL)	997.1 hPa	at 03:34
Hours of Sun	5.3 hrs

Today's Data Summary

Yesterday's Data Summary

7 Day Rolling Average

30 Day Rolling Average

Data	Unit	Today^*	Wed 15/04/26	Tue 14/04/26	Mon 13/04/26	Sun 12/04/26	Sat 11/04/26	Fri 10/04/26	Thu 09/04/26	7 Day Average^*	Trend on previous 7 days^*
High Temperature	°C	17.2	17.9	18.4	18.4	22.9	23.0	24.1	22.3	21.0	-1.10
Low Temperature	°C	13.2	10.6	10.9	12.7	17.1	14.2	10.8	11.0	12.5	+0.96
High Apparent Temp.	°C	13.3	16.1	16.3	18.8	23.1	21.1	23.6	21.5	20.1	-0.74
Low Apparent Temp.	°C	10.2	8.3	10.0	13.1	14.5	12.1	10.3	10.5	11.3	+0.74
Low Wind Chill	°C	13.2	10.6	10.9	12.7	17.1	14.2	10.8	11.0	12.5	+0.96
High Heat Index	°C	17.2	17.9	18.4	18.4	22.9	23.0	24.1	22.3	21.0	-1.10
High Dew Point	°C	12.5	12.8	13.7	16.9	18.9	16.3	14.2	16.3	15.6	+1.71
Low Dew Point	°C	7.1	9.5	9.2	12.1	14.5	10.7	9.9	10.4	10.9	+1.97
High Humidity	%	92	95.0	94.0	96.0	97.0	87.0	95.0	97.0	94.4	+4.14
Low Humidity	%	54	63.0	56.0	79.0	77.0	50.0	45.0	54.0	60.6	+8.43
Rainfall (T:72mm)	mm	2.6	26.5	10.4	11.5	22.3	1.1	0.0	0.0	10.3	+9.90
Max Wind Gust	km/h	56	42.0	37.0	48.0	51.0	52.0	36.0	37.0	43.3	+6.86
Max Average Speed	km/h	27	18.0	19.0	22.0	25.0	22.0	15.0	18.0	19.9	+2.71
Wind Run	km	317.0	259.6	214.5	175.8	323.1	305.5	134.0	162.3	225.0	+33.39
Wind bearing	°	266	279	281	282	73	75	98	255	191.9	124.4
Wind Direction	-	W	W	W	WNW	ENE	ENE	E	WSW	SSW	SE
High Pressure	hPa	1005.3	1002.2	1003.6	1004.1	1010.2	1020.1	1020.6	1017.8	1011.2	-15.26
Low Pressure	hPa	999.3	997.1	998.3	998.3	987.2	1010.0	1016.8	1014.8	1003.2	-18.57
Sun Hours (T:39h)	hours	8.6	5.3	5.2	1.3	0.3	8.7	9.6	8.3	5.5	-2.54
Solar Radiation	W/m²	746	792.0	840.0	560.0	443.0	665.0	617.0	820.0	676.7	-35.86
UV Index	UVI	6.0	7.0	7.0	5.0	4.0	6.0	5.0	7.0	5.9	-0.29

^* Today's data set is incomplete. Averages and trends do not include today's data.

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Today's Data Summary

Yesterday's Data Summary

7 Day Rolling Average

30 Day Rolling Average

Data	Unit	Today^*	Wed 15/04/26	Tue 14/04/26	Mon 13/04/26	Sun 12/04/26	Sat 11/04/26	Fri 10/04/26	Thu 09/04/26	Wed 08/04/26	Tue 07/04/26	Mon 06/04/26	Sun 05/04/26	Sat 04/04/26	Fri 03/04/26	Thu 02/04/26	Wed 01/04/26	Tue 31/03/26	Mon 30/03/26	Sun 29/03/26	Sat 28/03/26	Fri 27/03/26	Thu 26/03/26	Wed 25/03/26	Tue 24/03/26	Mon 23/03/26	Sun 22/03/26	Sat 21/03/26	Fri 20/03/26	Thu 19/03/26	Wed 18/03/26	Tue 17/03/26	30 Day Average^*	Trend on previous 30 days^*
High Temperature	°C	17.2	17.9	18.4	18.4	22.9	23.0	24.1	22.3	25.4	19.6	21.7	20.5	21.8	22.1	23.6	19.1	20.1	20.5	21.6	23.4	27.9	18.5	22.8	21.6	23.5	21.3	21.3	21.8	19.9	22.5	26.0	21.8	+0.54
Low Temperature	°C	13.2	10.6	10.9	12.7	17.1	14.2	10.8	11.0	14.2	16.1	14.2	11.8	12.9	6.2	5.2	9.6	11.8	15.6	14.5	14.3	17.1	16.7	12.8	11.0	9.6	9.8	9.8	13.5	15.1	11.4	11.2	12.4	+0.25
High Apparent Temp.	°C	13.3	16.1	16.3	18.8	23.1	21.1	23.6	21.5	26.7	17.6	19.7	19.9	19.8	20.3	21.7	17.3	20.0	20.5	21.8	22.6	29.2	16.9	23.3	21.0	22.1	20.6	20.6	20.5	19.4	20.9	26.4	21.0	+0.89
Low Apparent Temp.	°C	10.2	8.3	10.0	13.1	14.5	12.1	10.3	10.5	14.6	13.9	13.3	11.5	12.0	4.9	3.4	8.0	10.1	16.3	15.2	15.1	15.5	13.7	12.8	10.4	8.4	8.3	8.3	12.8	13.7	11.1	10.8	11.4	+0.77
Low Wind Chill	°C	13.2	10.6	10.9	12.7	17.1	14.2	10.8	11.0	14.2	16.1	14.2	11.8	12.9	6.2	5.2	9.6	11.8	15.6	14.5	14.3	17.1	16.7	12.8	11.0	9.6	9.8	9.8	13.6	15.1	11.4	11.2	12.4	+0.33
High Heat Index	°C	17.2	17.9	18.4	18.4	22.9	23.0	24.1	22.3	25.4	19.6	21.7	20.5	21.8	22.1	23.6	19.1	20.1	20.5	21.6	23.4	28.3	18.5	22.8	21.6	23.5	21.3	21.3	21.8	19.9	22.5	26.0	21.8	+0.51
High Dew Point	°C	12.5	12.8	13.7	16.9	18.9	16.3	14.2	16.3	18.7	13.8	14.0	13.6	13.7	12.7	10.6	7.9	16.0	17.0	16.7	17.0	17.7	14.7	15.5	15.1	13.1	11.8	11.8	13.6	13.9	14.8	14.9	14.6	+0.47
Low Dew Point	°C	7.1	9.5	9.2	12.1	14.5	10.7	9.9	10.4	13.2	11.1	11.2	10.8	10.1	5.3	0.8	6.0	7.7	14.8	13.6	13.8	14.2	12.6	11.8	8.8	7.1	7.0	7.0	8.4	11.4	10.7	10.1	10.1	+1.34
High Humidity	%	92	95.0	94.0	96.0	97.0	87.0	95.0	97.0	95.0	80.0	85.0	94.0	94.0	94.0	90.0	81.0	92.0	96.0	96.0	97.0	88.0	87.0	94.0	92.0	87.0	84.0	84.0	84.0	89.0	97.0	94.0	91.2	+2.00
Low Humidity	%	54	63.0	56.0	79.0	77.0	50.0	45.0	54.0	63.0	60.0	54.0	64.0	49.0	51.0	24.0	46.0	60.0	76.0	72.0	62.0	48.0	70.0	56.0	64.0	45.0	46.0	46.0	45.0	64.0	54.0	44.0	56.2	+2.17
Rainfall (T:82mm)	mm	2.6	26.5	10.4	11.5	22.3	1.1	0.0	0.0	2.0	0.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.2	0.1	0.9	0.2	5.8	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	2.7	+1.00
Max Wind Gust	km/h	56	42.0	37.0	48.0	51.0	52.0	36.0	37.0	28.0	52.0	59.0	34.0	33.0	30.0	19.0	28.0	42.0	37.0	24.0	40.0	44.0	58.0	43.0	25.0	35.0	25.0	25.0	32.0	40.0	34.0	18.0	36.9	-0.07
Max Average Speed	km/h	27	18.0	19.0	22.0	25.0	22.0	15.0	18.0	17.0	23.0	24.0	13.0	17.0	16.0	10.0	12.0	18.0	17.0	13.0	20.0	19.0	26.0	18.0	13.0	15.0	12.0	12.0	15.0	19.0	19.0	11.0	17.3	-1.10
Wind Run	km	317.0	259.6	214.5	175.8	323.1	305.5	134.0	162.3	159.1	334.5	292.9	165.1	185.5	114.4	89.6	153.0	211.0	201.8	112.8	181.1	222.0	402.3	136.9	116.9	171.7	117.1	117.8	176.3	218.6	165.2	95.8	190.5	-8.89
Wind bearing	°	266	279	281	282	73	75	98	255	59	69	73	94	268	253	55	99	74	265	246	256	72	67	78	218	86	122	122	132	137	258	242	156.3	211.4
Wind Direction	-	W	W	W	WNW	ENE	ENE	E	WSW	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	W	WSW	NE	E	ENE	W	WSW	WSW	ENE	ENE	ENE	SW	E	ESE	NE	SE	SE	WSW	WSW	SSE	SSW
High Pressure	hPa	1005.3	1002.2	1003.6	1004.1	1010.2	1020.1	1020.6	1017.8	1016.6	1023.0	1026.6	1026.8	1027.2	1032.5	1032.7	1030.2	1023.5	1012.3	1018.6	1018.6	1016.6	1026.1	1030.4	1031.4	1031.3	1024.1	1024.1	1021.0	1022.3	1023.9	1023.8	1021.4	+4.06
Low Pressure	hPa	999.3	997.1	998.3	998.3	987.2	1010.0	1016.8	1014.8	1011.8	1015.6	1021.7	1024.5	1022.9	1026.6	1029.4	1023.5	1007.6	1006.0	1012.5	1015.4	1012.1	1014.1	1025.6	1028.5	1027.9	1020.7	1020.7	1015.0	1015.7	1019.7	1020.3	1015.3	+4.60
Sun Hours (T:209h)	hours	8.6	5.3	5.2	1.3	0.3	8.7	9.6	8.3	4.4	2.0	11.1	9.0	10.9	7.5	11.6	12.0	8.0	2.3	1.5	8.6	4.4	1.0	2.8	3.0	12.4	11.7	11.7	5.4	8.6	9.3	10.6	7.0	+0.46
Solar Radiation	W/m²	746	792.0	840.0	560.0	443.0	665.0	617.0	820.0	877.0	407.0	682.0	676.0	745.0	945.0	656.0	657.0	1000.0	921.0	435.0	849.0	871.0	162.0	535.0	568.0	726.0	855.0	855.0	1032.0	1010.0	956.0	817.0	732.5	-253.27
UV Index	UVI	6.0	7.0	7.0	5.0	4.0	6.0	5.0	7.0	8.0	3.0	6.0	6.0	6.0	8.0	6.0	6.0	9.0	8.0	4.0	7.0	8.0	1.0	4.0	5.0	6.0	7.0	7.0	9.0	9.0	8.0	7.0	6.3	-2.37

^* Today's data set is incomplete. Averages and trends do not include today's data.

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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.