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 Today is the Winter Solstice (Shortest Day). Marks the Mid-Winter Cardinal Point.
Good Morning - Today is: Sunday, 21 June 2026 08:30:39 NZST
Current: 14.1°C, Max: 15.7°C, Min: 13.6°C. It feels like 13.5°C
FORECAST: Periods of rain. High near 15C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 80%. It feels like 13.5°C. 3 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fine weather | Sunrise: 07:41 | Sunset: 16:58 | Dawn: 07:10 | Dusk: 17:29
Weather Forecast
 Temperature : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.1 °C/hr 14.1°C, 96%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising, changing by 0.7 hPa/hr 1018.9hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  W  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from W (265°) 9km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 17km/h
Air Quality :  11 AQI  3.1ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 4.4mm
Sun Light : 2.9kLux, 1.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  23W/m2
Last weather station contact: Sunday, 21 June 2026 at 08:31:43. Updated in seconds

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 Weather Warnings
No WarningsNo current weather
station warnings
 Weather Forecast
Today
Rain
15°C
Rain		 Tonight
Rain Early
7°C
Rain Early
Periods of rain. High near 15C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 80%.
Chance of Rain: 82%
 Moon & Sun Forecast
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent       Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
11:47
Moonset
23:57
Visibility
39% 		Sunrise
07:41
Sunset
16:58
Day Length
9.17 Hrs
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Sun Phase: Above Horizon
There will be 0min 1s more daylight tomorrow
 System Information
Station Is Online
Updated: 08:31:43 21/06/2026
Time Zone: UTC +12:00(NZST)
System Up: 156 days 13 hours
Prgm Up: 156 days 13 hours
System Rollover: Midnight
City: Palmerston North
State: Manawatū/Wanganui
Country: New Zealand
Lat:S40°21'32.2"(-40.35894°)
Lon:E175°34'21.9"(175.57275°)
Elevation: 27m (89ft)
Station Environment: Urban
Hardware: Ecowitt Wittboy WS90, GW3000, WH31, WH45, WH51, WH40H, WN34S, WH57


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Palmerston North City Webcam
Palmerston North City Webcam
Palmerston North City Webcam located on the "Palmerston North City Council Building" looking North East over "The Square" towards Tararua Ranges and "The Gorge".
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Manawatū River Webcam, 250m East from Fitzherbert Bridge
Manawatū River Webcam
Manawatū River webcam looking East. Located 250m East from the Fitzherbert Bridge in Palmerston North.
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Central North Island Volcanic Plateau Webcams
Ruapehu (Mountain) Webcam Ruapehu (Mountain) Webcam
Mount Ruapehu

Ngāuruhoe (Mountain) Webcam Ngāuruhoe and Ruapehu (Mountain) Webcam
Mount Ngāuruhoe

Tongariro (Mountain) Webcam Tongariro Te Maari Crater Webcam
Mount Tongariro

The central North Island Volcanic Plateau is where these three mountains are located. Only 188km North of Palmerston North, they are within the Manawatū-Wanganui boundary. At a height of 2,797 m (9,177 ft) these slopes are great for skiing and are located on one of the most active volcanic areas in the world.
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