New Zealand Weather

Palmerston North Weather

Today's Weather

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Temp:	13°C
High:	18°C
Low:	8°C
Wind:	WNW

Tomorrow - 08/10

H:	15°C
L:	7°C

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Thursday - 09/10

H:	14°C
L:	6°C

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Friday - 10/10

H:	15°C
L:	9°C

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General Palmerston North Weather Information

Set on the banks of the Manawatu River, at the foot of the Tararua Ranges, Palmerston North's temperature reaches an average of 22°C in summer and 12°C in winter. With relatively low annual rainfall of around 960mm, the city has around 200 rain-free days every year. Strong prevailing westerly winds, particularly in spring, have made the area a target for the development of wind turbine farms.

Average annual rainfall (mm): 967
Average annual sunshine hours: 1,733
Average summer temperature (°C): 18
Average winter temperature (°C): 9

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Other locations in the Manawatu & Wanganui region: Dannevirke, Levin, Palmerston North, Wanganui

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