Alexandra, New Zealand
Otago · New Zealand
Alexandra is a small city in Otago, New Zealand with a population of 5,830. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 5,830 |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | -45.2484°, 169.3701° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Otago |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.1 inches (611 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Alexandra
Alexandra is a small city in New Zealand (Otago) with a population of 5,830. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.2484°S, 169.3701°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | - | - | 62 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in |
Alexandra has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 37°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.3").
Colleges & Universities in Alexandra
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Campus - Otago Polytechnic | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Alexandra
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunstan High School | - | - | - | - |
| The Terrace School | - | - | - | - |
| Alexandra School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Gerard's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Alexandra
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Stories | ||||
| Clyde Museum | ||||
| Cromwell Museum | ||||
| Goldfields Mining Centre | ||||
| Herb Factory Museum | ||||
| Motorsport |
Libraries in Alexandra
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cromwell Library | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Alexandra
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Alexandra
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Alexandra
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Alexandra
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Alexandra
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Alexandra
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Remarkables Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Coronet Peak Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Farm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cardrona Alpine Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Treble Cone Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Alexandra
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | ZQN | Large Airport |
| Alexandra Aerodrome | ALR | Medium Airport |
| Wanaka Airport | WKA | Medium Airport |
| Cromwell Racecourse Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Cromwell/Louburn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hawea Downs | - | Small Airport |
| Mandeville Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Roxburgh Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Alexandra
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alexandra Baptist Church | |
| Alexandra Elim Church | |
| Saint Enochs Church / Alexandra Clyde Lauder Union | |
| Saint John the Baptist Parish | |
| St Aidan - Alexandra / Anglican Parish of the Dunstan | |
| St John the Baptist Parish |
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Public Holidays in New Zealand
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Alexandra has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches.
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