Good Morning - Today is: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 11:22:32 NZST
Current: 14.2°C, Max: 14.2°C, Min: 1.5°C. It feels like 11.4°C
FORECAST: Overcast. High 16C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h. It feels like 11.4°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fairly fine, showery later | Sunrise: 07:14 | Sunset: 17:14 | Dawn: 06:44 | Dusk: 17:43
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 3.1 °C/hr 14.2°C, 67%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.3 hPa/hr 1021.1hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  WNW  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from WNW (299°) 12km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 26km/h
Air Quality :  6 AQI  1.8ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 28.2kLux, 1.7hrs   Solar UV :  2.0UVI  223W/m2
Last weather station contact: Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 11:24:59. Updated in seconds

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Next 24 Hour Forecast for Palmerston North
Today
Chance of Rain: 17%
Cloudy
16°C
Overcast. High 16C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h.
Tonight
Chance of Rain: 9%
Mostly Clear
4°C
A few passing clouds. Low 4C. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Chance of Rain: 15%
Mostly Cloudy
14°C
Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will become overcast in the afternoon. High 14C. Winds SE at 10 to 15 km/h.
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Long Range Forecast Summary for Palmerston North
Today Tomorrow Thursday Friday Saturday
Cloudy16°C Mostly Cloudy14°C Partly Cloudy15°C Partly Cloudy15°C Partly Cloudy15°C
Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 17% Rain Risk: 15% Rain Risk: 9% Rain Risk: 8% Rain Risk: 8%
         
Tonight Tomorrow night Thursday night Friday night Saturday night
Mostly Clear4°C Partly Cloudy6°C Mostly Clear6°C Partly Cloudy6°C Partly Cloudy5°C
Mostly Clear Partly Cloudy Mostly Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 9% Rain Risk: 14% Rain Risk: 9% Rain Risk: 8% Rain Risk: 13%
         
Detailed Long Range Forecast for Palmerston North
Today
Cloudy16°C
Cloudy
Rain Risk: 17%
Overcast. High 16C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h.
Tonight
Mostly Clear4°C
Mostly Clear
Rain Risk: 9%
A few passing clouds. Low 4C. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Mostly Cloudy14°C
Mostly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 15%
Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will become overcast in the afternoon. High 14C. Winds SE at 10 to 15 km/h.
Tomorrow night
Partly Cloudy6°C
Partly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 14%
Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 6C. Winds light and variable.
Thursday
Partly Cloudy15°C
Partly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 9%
Partly cloudy skies. High near 15C. Winds SE at 10 to 15 km/h.
Thursday night
Mostly Clear6°C
Mostly Clear
Rain Risk: 9%
Clear skies with a few passing clouds. Low 6C. Winds light and variable.
Friday
Partly Cloudy15°C
Partly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 8%
Partly cloudy. High near 15C. Winds light and variable.
Friday night
Partly Cloudy6°C
Partly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 8%
Partly cloudy skies. Low 6C. Winds light and variable.
Saturday
Partly Cloudy15°C
Partly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 8%
Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High around 15C. Winds SE at 10 to 15 km/h.
Saturday night
Partly Cloudy5°C
Partly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 13%
Partly cloudy. Low near 5C. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 km/h.
Sunday
Partly Cloudy15°C
Partly Cloudy
Rain Risk: 13%
Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High near 15C. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 km/h.
Sunday night
Clear4°C
Clear
Rain Risk: 9%
Clear skies. Low 4C. Winds light and variable.

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