Palmerston North, Manawatu Wanganui, New Zealand Climate Change Severity

33
Moderate
The current climate change severity in Palmerston North is Moderate, with a 14.5% improvement in the climate score compared to last 15 years. This suggests improved conditions, with more favorable environmental indicators and a reduction in negative impacts.
Data: Jan. to Oct. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C (c)

Palmerston North Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

2025
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Palmerston North temperature has changed by around +0.6%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Oct. (Historical Vs 2025)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
3220
-37.5%
cloudyCloudy
5940
-32.2%
rainyRainy
170124
-27.05%
snowySnowy
00
0%
mistyMisty
08
100%

Disclaimer: 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

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

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.

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

Palmerston North Weather Forecast 30 Days (November - December 2025)
Palmerston North, Manawatu Wanganui, New Zealand

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Mon. 10, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon23°/8°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon17km/h
Tue. 11, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon19°/11°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon16km/h
Wed. 12, Nov.
moderate rainModerate rain
Temperature Icon14°/12°
Humidity Icon91%
Wind Icon16km/h
Thu. 13, Nov.
moderate rainModerate rain
Temperature Icon17°/11°
Humidity Icon92%
Wind Icon15km/h
Fri. 14, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon18°/11°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon26km/h
Sat. 15, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon19°/10°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon17km/h
Sun. 16, Nov.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon23°/10°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon6km/h
Mon. 17, Nov.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon18°/10°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon12km/h
Tue. 18, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon21°/12°
Humidity Icon72%
Wind Icon23km/h
Wed. 19, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon25°/11°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon8km/h
Thu. 20, Nov.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon28°/13°
Humidity Icon65%
Wind Icon13km/h
Fri. 21, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon27°/13°
Humidity Icon64%
Wind Icon17km/h
Sat. 22, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon19°/15°
Humidity Icon99%
Wind Icon7km/h
Sun. 23, Nov.
cloudyCloudy
Temperature Icon22°/12°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon12km/h
Mon. 24, Nov.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon11°/10°
Humidity Icon83%
Wind Icon23km/h
Tue. 25, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon19°/9°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon22km/h
Wed. 26, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon18°/11°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon21km/h
Thu. 27, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon19°/10°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon23km/h
Fri. 28, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon19°/11°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon22km/h
Sat. 29, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon18°/10°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon21km/h
Sun. 30, Nov.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon18°/10°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon19km/h
Mon. 1, Dec.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon18°/10°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon18km/h
Tue. 2, Dec.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon19°/10°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon16km/h
Wed. 3, Dec.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon20°/11°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon18km/h
Thu. 4, Dec.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon19°/11°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon19km/h
Fri. 5, Dec.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon19°/12°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon21km/h
Sat. 6, Dec.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon20°/11°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon20km/h
Sun. 7, Dec.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon19°/11°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon22km/h
Mon. 8, Dec.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon20°/10°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon18km/h
Tue. 9, Dec.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon20°/11°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon18km/h
Wed. 10, Dec.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower
Temperature Icon20°/11°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon20km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onThu. 20, Nov.

28.3°C

Low will be onMon. 10, Nov.

8.3°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSat. 22, Nov.

99%

Low will be onFri. 21, Nov.

64%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onFri. 14, Nov.

25.9km/h

Low will be onSun. 16, Nov.

5.8km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onThu. 13, Nov.

10.7mm

Low will be onSun. 16, Nov.

0.01mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onWed. 3, Dec.

7

Low will be onMon. 24, Nov.

4

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