Palmerston North, Manawatu Wanganui, New Zealand Climate Change Severity

33
Moderate
The current climate change severity in Palmerston North is Moderate, with a 20.7% improvement in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests improved conditions, with more favorable environmental indicators and a reduction in negative impacts.
Data: Jan. to Jun. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C

Palmerston North Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

2026
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Palmerston North temperature has changed by around -4.5%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Jun. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
2222
0%
cloudyCloudy
3926
-33.3%
rainyRainy
9187
-4.3%
snowySnowy
00
0%
mistyMisty
014
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 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

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Palmerston North experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-0.63 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

-7.33 %

Change in average humidity

-2.41 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

+17.39 %

Heatwave changed by

-3 Days

Coldwave changed by

-1 Day

Wind speeds changed by

-1.58 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.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Jun.

Palmerston North Weather Forecast 30 Days (July - August 2026)
Palmerston North, Manawatu Wanganui, New Zealand

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Tue. 14, Jul.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon15°/7°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon19.4km/h
Wed. 15, Jul.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon16°/9°
Humidity Icon85%
Wind Icon16.9km/h
Thu. 16, Jul.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon13°/9°
Humidity Icon84%
Wind Icon23.8km/h
Fri. 17, Jul.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon14°/5°
Humidity Icon85%
Wind Icon8.3km/h
Sat. 18, Jul.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon12°/3°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon22.3km/h
Sun. 19, Jul.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon11°/3°
Humidity Icon72%
Wind Icon13km/h
Mon. 20, Jul.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon12°/1°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon9km/h
Tue. 21, Jul.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon11°/0°
Humidity Icon84%
Wind Icon13.3km/h
Wed. 22, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon11°/5°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon18km/h
Thu. 23, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon11°/5°
Humidity Icon90%
Wind Icon18.7km/h
Fri. 24, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/5°
Humidity Icon91%
Wind Icon17.3km/h
Sat. 25, Jul.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon11°/4°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon16.3km/h
Sun. 26, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/4°
Humidity Icon85%
Wind Icon16.7km/h
Mon. 27, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/5°
Humidity Icon86%
Wind Icon18.4km/h
Tue. 28, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/5°
Humidity Icon86%
Wind Icon17.1km/h
Wed. 29, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/5°
Humidity Icon85%
Wind Icon16.5km/h
Thu. 30, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/5°
Humidity Icon86%
Wind Icon15.4km/h
Fri. 31, Jul.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon11°/4°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon18.6km/h
Sat. 1, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/5°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon19.2km/h
Sun. 2, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/6°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon20.5km/h
Mon. 3, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/6°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon18.9km/h
Tue. 4, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/5°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon15.3km/h
Wed. 5, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/5°
Humidity Icon86%
Wind Icon15.7km/h
Thu. 6, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/5°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon17.8km/h
Fri. 7, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/6°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon19.4km/h
Sat. 8, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/4°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon18.9km/h
Sun. 9, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon11°/4°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon16.5km/h
Mon. 10, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon11°/3°
Humidity Icon86%
Wind Icon14.3km/h
Tue. 11, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/4°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon13.9km/h
Wed. 12, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon11°/4°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon17.1km/h
Thu. 13, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon12°/4°
Humidity Icon86%
Wind Icon16.9km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onWed. 15, Jul.

16°C

Low will be onMon. 10, Aug.

3°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onFri. 24, Jul.

91%

Low will be onSun. 19, Jul.

72%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onThu. 16, Jul.

23.8km/h

Low will be onFri. 17, Jul.

8.3km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSat. 8, Aug.

5.7mm

Low will be onSun. 19, Jul.

0.02mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSun. 19, Jul.

5

Low will be onSat. 18, Jul.

1

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