Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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A late Good Evening

23:43:25 NZDT

Saturday,
24 January 2026

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WEATHER STATION WARNING
Low pressure has been detected

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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Changeable, mending

High:19°C

Low:13°C

CoR:90%

Showers this evening, becoming a steady rain overnight. Low 13C. Winds NW at 25 to 40 km/h. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall around 6mm. It feels like 14.2°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.

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Temperature

15.7°C
81%
Trend:

Falling,-0.3°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
18.8°C / 12.1°C

Wind

11km/h

W
Wind Gust:

24km/h, 280deg.

Day Max/Avg:
45km/h / 25km/h

Rain

11.4mm

11mm

Rain Last Hour:

0.0mm

Last Rain Record:
11:12, 24/01/2026

Pressure

987hPa
Trend:

Rising,0.5hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
988hPa / 982hPa

Cloud Base:
405m, 1330ft

UV / Solar

0W/m²
UV Index Rating:
Low
0.0UVI

Sun Light:
0 Lux

Sun Hours:
3.2 hrs (22%)

Air Quality

15AQI
Air Quality:
Good
PM2.5: 4.1ug/m³
PM10: 7.1ug/m³
CO₂: 400ppm

Pollen Level:
Low

Extra Sensors

Temp. at +8m
15.7°C 81%

Temp. at +3m
15.7°C 79%

Temp. at +1m
15.2°C 80%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
21.7°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
64% VWC

Last Lightning:
02:39pm, 16/01/26

Fire Danger

0.7FWI
Fire Risk Index:
Low

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m²

Scrub Fire Risk:
Very High
2.9MW/m²

Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m²

Sun / Moon

Moonrise
11:33
Moonset
23:16
Visibility
31%

Sunrise
06:15
Sunset
20:43
Day Length
14.28 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sun Phase: Below Horizon

There will be 1min 59s less daylight tomorrow

Long Range Forecast

Tonight	Tomorrow	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday

Rain	Light Rain, Wind	Showers	Showers	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
13°C	18°C	14°C \| 20°C	14°C \| 20°C	11°C \| 24°C	13°C \| 22°C
Rain Risk: 90%	Rain Risk: 94%	Rain Risk: 64%	Rain Risk: 74%	Rain Risk: 9%	Rain Risk: 23%

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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	18.8 °C	at 16:50
Lowest Temperature	12.1 °C	at 08:20
Highest Dew Point	14.8 °C	at 00:00
Lowest Dew Point	9.1 °C	at 13:21
Highest Apparent Temperature	16.9 °C	at 00:00
Lowest Apparent Temperature	10.5 °C	at 08:34
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature	17.3 °C	at 16:57
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature	11.1 °C	at 08:26
Lowest Wind Chill	12.1 °C	at 08:20
Highest Humidex	21.1 °C	at 18:50
Highest Heat Index	18.8 °C	at 16:50
Highest Humidity	95 %	at 09:39
Lowest Humidity	59 %	at 13:38
Rainfall
Rainfall Today	11.4 mm
Rainfall Rate Max	15.0 mm/hr	at 09:45
Highest Hourly Rainfall	5.8 mm	at 09:47
Wind
Highest Gust	45 km/h	at 13:25
Highest Speed (10 minute average)	25 km/h (F4)	at 13:02
Wind Run	291.1 km
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL)	987.6 hPa	at 23:24
Lowest Pressure (SL)	981.7 hPa	at 09:52
Hours of Sun	3.2 hrs

Today's Data Summary

Yesterday's Data Summary

7 Day Rolling Average

30 Day Rolling Average

Temperature and Humidity
Highest Temperature	22.7 °C	at 14:47
Lowest Temperature	15.9 °C	at 23:11
Highest Dew Point	16.4 °C	at 00:45
Lowest Dew Point	14.3 °C	at 20:41
Highest Apparent Temperature	21.0 °C	at 14:47
Lowest Apparent Temperature	15.1 °C	at 06:32
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature	21.2 °C	at 14:47
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature	15.5 °C	at 06:32
Lowest Wind Chill	15.9 °C	at 23:11
Highest Humidex	26.9 °C	at 14:47
Highest Heat Index	22.7 °C	at 14:47
Highest Humidity	94 %	at 01:10
Lowest Humidity	63 %	at 14:48
Rainfall
Rainfall Yesterday	1.4 mm
Rainfall Rate Max	1.8 mm/hr	at 20:57
Highest Hourly Rainfall	0.5 mm	at 02:39
Wind
Highest Gust	59 km/h	at 11:58
Highest Speed (10 minute average)	25 km/h (F4)	at 12:08
Wind Run	379.6 km
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL)	991.6 hPa	at 08:36
Lowest Pressure (SL)	985.6 hPa	at 23:58
Hours of Sun	7.5 hrs

Today's Data Summary

Yesterday's Data Summary

7 Day Rolling Average

30 Day Rolling Average

Data	Unit	Today^*	Fri 23/01/26	Thu 22/01/26	Wed 21/01/26	Tue 20/01/26	Mon 19/01/26	Sun 18/01/26	Sat 17/01/26	7 Day Average^*	Trend on previous 7 days^*
High Temperature	°C	18.8	22.7	21.7	19.3	19.7	20.7	18.6	20.9	20.5	-2.70
Low Temperature	°C	12.1	15.9	16.7	15.3	15.4	13.5	12.7	13.6	14.7	-0.63
High Apparent Temp.	°C	16.9	21.0	23.4	18.6	18.0	19.7	16.3	19.5	19.5	-3.46
Low Apparent Temp.	°C	10.5	15.1	14.8	13.9	13.5	11.2	10.4	12.0	13.0	-1.49
Low Wind Chill	°C	12.1	15.9	16.7	15.3	15.4	13.5	12.7	13.6	14.7	-0.69
High Heat Index	°C	18.8	22.7	21.7	19.3	19.7	20.7	18.6	20.9	20.5	-2.70
High Dew Point	°C	14.8	16.4	18.4	15.1	12.6	13.8	10.5	12.8	14.2	-2.61
Low Dew Point	°C	9.1	14.3	14.6	11.9	9.2	9.7	8.1	8.7	10.9	-0.80
High Humidity	%	95	94.0	93.0	89.0	83.0	81.0	79.0	86.0	86.4	-4.29
Low Humidity	%	59	63.0	77.0	72.0	52.0	59.0	53.0	53.0	61.3	+2.86
Rainfall (T:12mm)	mm	11.4	1.4	3.8	6.7	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.7	-6.49
Max Wind Gust	km/h	45	59.0	51.0	53.0	46.0	42.0	43.0	41.0	47.9	+6.00
Max Average Speed	km/h	25	25.0	23.0	21.0	19.0	16.0	18.0	16.0	19.7	-1.57
Wind Run	km	291.1	378.7	340.5	329.5	254.3	247.0	233.1	205.8	284.1	+45.47
Wind bearing	°	267	274	323	76	93	111	124	123	160.6	222.4
Wind Direction	-	W	W	NW	ENE	E	ESE	SE	ESE	SSE	SW
High Pressure	hPa	987.6	991.6	998.3	1014.5	1018.4	1023.1	1023.1	1020.5	1012.8	-2.74
Low Pressure	hPa	981.7	985.8	987.3	998.3	1013.5	1017.9	1019.2	1009.2	1004.5	-3.81
Sun Hours (T:34h)	hours	3.2	7.5	1.4	2.0	2.6	10.0	5.1	5.2	4.8	-0.83
Solar Radiation	W/m²	1404	1233.0	1078.0	513.0	634.0	1304.0	1368.0	1208.0	1048.3	-112.86
UV Index	UVI	13.0	11.0.0	10.0.0	4.0.0	5.0.0	12.0.0	12.0.0	11.0.0	9.3	-1.00

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Today's Data Summary

Yesterday's Data Summary

7 Day Rolling Average

30 Day Rolling Average

Data	Unit	Today^*	Fri 23/01/26	Thu 22/01/26	Wed 21/01/26	Tue 20/01/26	Mon 19/01/26	Sun 18/01/26	Sat 17/01/26	Fri 16/01/26	Thu 15/01/26	Wed 14/01/26	Tue 13/01/26	Mon 12/01/26	Sun 11/01/26	Sat 10/01/26	Fri 09/01/26	Thu 08/01/26	Wed 07/01/26	Tue 06/01/26	Mon 05/01/26	Sun 04/01/26	Sat 03/01/26	Fri 02/01/26	Thu 01/01/26	Wed 31/12/25	Tue 30/12/25	Mon 29/12/25	Sun 28/12/25	Sat 27/12/25	Fri 26/12/25	Thu 25/12/25	30 Day Average^*	Trend on previous 30 days^*
High Temperature	°C	18.8	22.7	21.7	19.3	19.7	20.7	18.6	20.9	24.5	19.5	22.2	26.0	22.3	25.0	23.0	23.0	26.5	22.9	22.6	24.5	20.9	19.0	22.6	23.7	24.6	21.3	20.9	24.4	20.3	22.2	22.1	22.3	+0.02
Low Temperature	°C	12.1	15.9	16.7	15.3	15.4	13.5	12.7	13.6	15.4	16.0	13.7	10.6	15.4	18.1	18.3	16.4	15.7	13.7	11.6	9.0	13.0	14.5	15.1	15.5	14.9	12.0	14.0	10.9	12.0	11.0	12.4	14.1	+1.50
High Apparent Temp.	°C	16.9	21.0	23.4	18.6	18.0	19.7	16.3	19.5	26.2	21.4	23.3	25.1	20.3	23.2	21.2	22.0	27.1	21.5	20.8	23.7	19.4	17.8	20.8	24.2	26.4	21.2	19.4	23.6	18.6	21.4	20.5	21.5	+0.17
Low Apparent Temp.	°C	10.5	15.1	14.8	13.9	13.5	11.2	10.4	12.0	15.4	15.9	13.3	9.5	13.9	16.8	16.5	15.5	15.6	13.5	11.0	8.0	10.8	12.5	15.0	15.4	13.9	9.7	12.1	10.4	11.5	10.4	10.8	12.9	+0.95
Low Wind Chill	°C	12.1	15.9	16.7	15.3	15.4	13.5	12.7	13.6	15.7	16.0	13.7	10.6	15.5	18.1	18.3	16.4	15.7	13.7	11.6	9.0	13.0	14.6	15.1	15.5	14.9	12.0	14.0	10.9	12.0	11.0	12.4	14.1	+1.55
High Heat Index	°C	18.8	22.7	21.7	19.3	19.7	20.7	18.6	20.9	24.5	19.5	22.2	26.0	22.3	25.0	23.0	23.0	26.5	22.9	22.6	24.5	20.9	19.0	22.6	23.7	24.6	21.3	20.9	24.4	20.3	22.2	22.1	22.3	+0.01
High Dew Point	°C	14.8	16.4	18.4	15.1	12.6	13.8	10.5	12.8	19.1	18.3	15.0	15.1	16.0	17.0	17.4	18.1	16.8	15.2	14.4	14.0	10.4	13.5	15.0	17.8	19.5	14.9	13.8	12.4	13.1	16.7	13.9	15.2	+0.25
Low Dew Point	°C	9.1	14.3	14.6	11.9	9.2	9.7	8.1	8.7	12.3	12.6	11.3	9.0	8.7	13.8	14.4	13.1	12.3	11.4	9.8	7.6	7.0	9.2	11.0	13.8	11.7	8.9	9.4	8.5	8.9	9.1	9.2	10.7	+0.92
High Humidity	%	95	94.0	93.0	89.0	83.0	81.0	79.0	86.0	97.0	95.0	86.0	91.0	92.0	82.0	92.0	96.0	93.0	91.0	91.0	92.0	77.0	84.0	93.0	96.0	92.0	91.0	86.0	92.0	96.0	96.0	84.0	89.7	-0.77
Low Humidity	%	59	63.0	77.0	72.0	52.0	59.0	53.0	53.0	66.0	76.0	59.0	46.0	44.0	56.0	62.0	67.0	45.0	56.0	53.0	44.0	46.0	68.0	50.0	58.0	67.0	63.0	54.0	38.0	52.0	55.0	53.0	56.9	+4.10
Rainfall (T:88mm)	mm	11.4	1.4	3.8	6.7	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	6.4	45.2	0.0	0.0	5.8	0.0	0.0	3.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.7	0.0	1.3	7.0	1.7	0.2	0.0	0.0	4.3	0.0	2.9	+1.14
Max Wind Gust	km/h	45	59.0	51.0	53.0	46.0	42.0	43.0	41.0	38.0	31.0	26.0	35.0	57.0	56.0	50.0	40.0	30.0	38.0	34.0	32.0	36.0	36.0	31.0	40.0	49.0	63.0	60.0	45.0	53.0	45.0	53.0	43.8	-4.63
Max Average Speed	km/h	25	25.0	23.0	21.0	19.0	16.0	18.0	16.0	17.0	18.0	15.0	20.0	26.0	29.0	24.0	22.0	17.0	21.0	19.0	16.0	19.0	17.0	18.0	20.0	16.0	17.0	15.0	13.0	16.0	13.0	19.0	18.8	+2.93
Wind Run	km	291.1	378.7	340.5	329.5	254.3	247.0	233.1	205.8	150.2	128.4	137.8	175.0	301.7	423.9	353.6	314.5	160.5	193.2	188.7	144.7	198.7	240.7	204.7	179.2	151.3	269.3	229.1	106.1	144.3	130.0	251.0	225.5	+55.79
Wind bearing	°	267	274	323	76	93	111	124	123	197	93	224	250	276	257	260	263	274	255	252	255	91	91	248	260	90	107	97	62	285	289	280	196.0	253.9
Wind Direction	-	W	W	NW	ENE	E	ESE	SE	ESE	SSW	E	SW	WSW	W	WSW	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	E	E	WSW	W	E	ESE	NW	NE	WNW	WNW	W	SSW	WSW
High Pressure	hPa	987.6	991.6	998.3	1014.5	1018.4	1023.1	1023.1	1020.5	1009.2	1012.0	1015.2	1019.4	1019.4	1016.6	1016.9	1015.6	1015.5	1019.0	1020.6	1020.0	1018.2	1016.0	1007.9	1004.2	1001.9	1005.1	1013.2	1012.9	1007.3	1002.6	1005.5	1012.8	-0.44
Low Pressure	hPa	981.7	985.8	987.3	998.3	1013.5	1017.9	1019.2	1009.2	1002.3	1004.0	1009.9	1013.7	1005.6	1008.6	1013.8	1011.5	1012.7	1014.2	1017.5	1017.2	1015.2	1007.0	1003.2	1000.0	998.3	998.3	1005.1	1007.2	1001.9	999.3	1001.5	1006.6	+0.09
Sun Hours (T:181h)	hours	3.2	7.5	1.4	2.0	2.6	10.0	5.1	5.2	4.2	0.6	2.2	10.4	8.3	11.3	2.6	2.2	12.0	6.6	11.1	10.6	12.2	1.6	8.2	4.7	3.5	8.2	2.3	10.5	2.4	2.0	9.6	6.0	-0.72
Solar Radiation	W/m²	1404	1233.0	1078.0	513.0	634.0	1304.0	1368.0	1208.0	1737.0	300.0	1254.0	1195.0	1301.0	1211.0	1130.0	1348.0	1086.0	1358.0	1103.0	1067.0	1244.0	1210.0	1291.0	1365.0	1295.0	1126.0	861.0	1125.0	1286.0	615.0	1164.0	1133.7	+72.33
UV Index	UVI	13.0	11.0.0	10.0.0	4.0.0	5.0.0	12.0.0	12.0.0	11.0.0	15.0.0	2.0.0	11.0.0	11.0.0	12.0.0	11.0.0	10.0.0	12.0.0	10.0.0	12.0.0	10.0.0	9.0.0	11.0.0	11.0.0	12.0.0	12.0.0	15.1.0	16.0.0	9.0.0	16.0.0	16.0.0	5.6.0	16.0.0	11.0	-4.11

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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.