Palmerston North, Manawatu Wanganui, New Zealand Climate Change Severity
Moderate
Palmerston North Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)
Over the past 15 year(s), Palmerston North temperature has changed by around +0.6%, and has experienced notable climate changes.
Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)
HistoricDays
Year 2025Days
Change
Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
MistyDisclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.
Climate Change Indicators:
Over the past 15 years, Palmerston North has experienced measurable improvements in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 33 (within the Moderate severity category). This suggests improving climate conditions compared to previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:
Severity Score
33/100
Moderate
From 2010 to 2025, Palmerston North experienced significant changes:
Temperature change of
+0.07 °C
Variation in annual rainfall
-19.3 %
Change in average humidity
-4.4 %
PM2.5 levels surged by
-9.4 %
Heatwave changed by
-1.3 day(s)
Coldwave changed by
-1.4 day(s)
Wind speeds changed by
-0.6 km/h
These indicators show reduced climate volatility, offering a valuable window to reinforce sustainable practices and strengthen long-term climate resilience. As the severity shifts toward Moderate, it is important to maintain momentum in climate adaptation efforts.
Palmerston North Weather Forecast 30 Days (November - December 2025)Palmerston North, Manawatu Wanganui, New Zealand
Temperature
humi.
Wind SpeedPatchy rain nearby17°/8°79%24km/hSunny20°/7°80%15km/h
Partly Cloudy 22°/8°80%20km/h
Moderate rain16°/10°95%9km/hSunny20°/8°74%21km/hPartly Cloudy 18°/10°72%20km/hSunny20°/8°73%17km/hSunny20°/10°77%10km/hPatchy rain nearby21°/11°80%10km/hPatchy rain nearby18°/12°82%30km/hPatchy rain nearby18°/11°82%9km/hPatchy rain nearby20°/12°85%7km/hPatchy rain nearby22°/12°87%14km/hModerate rain12°/11°98%13km/hModerate rain13°/12°98%10km/h
Moderate or heavy rain shower17°/8°78%19km/hModerate or heavy rain shower17°/9°79%21km/hModerate or heavy rain shower17°/9°82%21km/hModerate or heavy rain shower19°/9°79%19km/hModerate or heavy rain shower19°/9°79%17km/hModerate or heavy rain shower19°/9°78%22km/hModerate or heavy rain shower18°/11°82%21km/hModerate or heavy rain shower19°/10°80%23km/hModerate or heavy rain shower19°/11°81%22km/hModerate or heavy rain shower18°/10°80%21km/hModerate or heavy rain shower18°/10°82%19km/hModerate or heavy rain shower18°/10°80%18km/hModerate or heavy rain shower19°/10°81%16km/hModerate or heavy rain shower20°/11°79%18km/hModerate or heavy rain shower19°/11°80%19km/hHighest & Lowest Weather Forecasts
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