Alexandra, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,830 Population 3/sq mi density

499 ft Elevation 152 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$22,980 median income, 1.6% unemployment

Affordability

2.2 / 5.0

$182,000 home value, $910/mo rent

Alexandra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)

Annual Average	50.1°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	499 ft (152 m)
Area	1,850.1 sq mi (4,791.7 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-45.2484°N, 169.3701°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

171 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 5, 2025.

Dec 7, 2001	59 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand	M5.8	123 km
May 4, 2015	28 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand	M5.6	89 km
May 2, 2005	83 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand	M5.4	147 km
Aug 12, 2019	80 km NW of Queenstown, New Zealand	M5.4	139 km
Feb 24, 2002	79 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand	M5.4	141 km
Jun 12, 2011	86 km NW of Arrowtown, New Zealand	M5.2	142 km
Jul 6, 2015	56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand	M5.1	99 km
Aug 21, 2003	25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M5.1	142 km
Feb 28, 1996	48 km N of Te Anau, New Zealand	M5.1	138 km
Apr 26, 2020	56 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M5.0	148 km
May 2, 2005	85 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand	M5.0	148 km
Apr 2, 2005	67 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand	M4.9	105 km
Jun 10, 2011	85 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand	M4.9	144 km
Oct 21, 2000	80 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand	M4.9	143 km
Aug 5, 1999	89 km NW of Queenstown, New Zealand	M4.9	149 km
Jan 30, 2017	72 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand	M4.9	135 km
Jun 8, 2019	85 km NW of Arrowtown, New Zealand	M4.9	141 km
Feb 8, 1998	42 km WNW of Oamaru, New Zealand	M4.8	91 km
Mar 22, 2024	90 km NW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand	M4.8	150 km
Aug 1, 1993	43 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand	M4.7	103 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2002	ALBERT TOWN	Meteorological	—	—	62 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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