Palmerston North, New Zealand - Weather

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11:19:17 NZST
Friday,
03 July 2026
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Current Weather Station Readings Forecast: Fine weather
High:13°C
Low:2°C
CoR:5%
A good deal of sunshine. High 13C. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 km/h. It feels like 8.5°C. 4 clothing layers recommended.
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Temperature
Current: 10.7°C, Max: 11.8°C, Min: 4.0°C. It feels like 8.5°C
10.7°C
69%

Trend:
Current trend is Rising, changing by 1.7 °C/hrRising,1.7°C/hr

Day Max/Min:
11.8°C / 4.0°C
Wind
Windsock
6km/h
Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from SW (223°)SW

Wind Gust:
Current trend is Steady11km/h, 223deg.

Day Max/Avg:
11km/h / 6km/h
Rain
0.0mm today, 0.0mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours
4 Dry
Days
Month Total:
0.0mm

Last Rain Record:
15:50, 28/06/2026
Pressure
Cloud Base: 681m, 2233ft
1032hPa
Trend:
Current trend is Falling slowly, changing by -0.1 hPa/hrFalling,-0.1hPa/hr

Day Max/Min:
1034hPa / 1032hPa

Cloud Base:
681m, 2233ft
UV / Solar
UV/Solar: 3.0 UVI, 339 W/m^2
339W/m2
UV Index Rating:
 Medium 
3.0UVI
Sun Light:
42.9k Lux
Sun Hours:
2.9 hrs (31%)
Air Quality
Air Quality:  AQI
5.5AQI
Air Quality:
 Good 
PM2.5: 1.7ug/m3
PM10: 2.3ug/m3
CO2: 378ppm
Pollen Level:
 Low 
Extra Sensors
Extra Sensors
Temp. at +8m
10.7°C 69%

Temp. at +3m
14.1°C 58%

Temp. at +1m
10.4°C 68%

Soil Temp. -30cm:
9.4°C

Soil Moist. -10cm:
64% VWC

Last Lightning:
04:04pm, 20/04/26
Fire Danger
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
0.7FWI
Fire Risk Index:
 Low 

Grass Fire Risk:
Low
9kW/m2


Scrub Fire Risk:
Extreme
4.3MW/m2


Forest Fire Risk:
Low
0kW/m2
Sun / Moon
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
19:59
Moonset
09:44
Visibility
92%
Sunrise
07:42
Sunset
17:03
Day Length
9.21 Hrs

Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Sun Phase: Above Horizon

There will be 0min 42s more daylight tomorrow
Long Range Forecast
Today Tonight Tomorrow Sunday Monday Tuesday
A good deal of sunshine. High 13C. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 km/h. Partly cloudy skies. Low 2C. Winds light and variable. Sunshine and clouds mixed. High around 15C. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 km/h. Partly cloudy in the morning. Increasing clouds with periods of showers later in the day. High near 15C. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 60%. Cloudy with periods of rain. High 12C. Winds SE at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall around 6mm. Overcast with rain showers at times. High 13C. Winds SE at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 60%.
Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy PM Showers Rain Showers
13°C 2°C 15°C | 7°C 15°C | 8°C 12°C | 7°C 13°C | 7°C
Rain Risk:
5%
Rain Risk:
6%
Rain Risk:
5%
Rain Risk:
56%
Rain Risk:
77%
Rain Risk:
58%
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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 11.8 °CNew Record at 10:42 
Lowest Temperature 4.0 °CNew Record at 05:23
Highest Dew Point 5.0 °CNew Record at 11:10 
Lowest Dew Point 2.4 °CNew Record at 05:10
Highest Apparent Temperature 10.3 °CNew Record at 10:43 
Lowest Apparent Temperature 1.6 °CNew Record at 05:31
Highest "Feels Like" Temperature 11.6 °CNew Record at 10:43 
Lowest "Feels Like" Temperature 4.0 °CNew Record at 05:23
Lowest Wind Chill 4.0 °CNew Record at 05:23
Highest Humidex 11.0 °CNew Record at 10:42
Highest Heat Index 11.8 °CNew Record at 10:42
Highest Humidity 91 %New Record at 05:35 
Lowest Humidity 62 %New Record at 10:41
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 11 km/hNew Record at 10:57
Highest Speed (10 minute average) 6 km/h (F2)New Record at 11:13
Wind Run 29.8 kmNew Record  
Pressure
Highest Pressure (SL) 1033.7 hPaNew Record at 01:17
Lowest Pressure (SL) 1032.1 hPaNew Record at 05:20
Hours of Sun 2.9 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.