Amberley, New Zealand

Canterbury · New Zealand

Amberley is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 2,270. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,270 Population 1,991/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
28.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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About Amberley

Amberley

Amberley is a town located in the Hurunui District in north Canterbury, on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 1 approximately 50 km north of Christchurch. It is the seat of the Hurunui District Council. The nearest town to the north of Amberly via state highway one is Waipara (11 km) and the nearest town to the south is Leithfield (5.7 km).

People

Population2,270
Density1,991/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Population2,270
Population Density1,991 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates-43.1559°, 172.7298°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceCanterbury
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation28.1 inches (713 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Amberley

Amberley is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 2,270. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Amberley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below New Zealand avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,991/sq mi
Coordinates43.1559°S, 172.7298°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

762 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Sep 3, 2010 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand M7.0 83 km
Jun 18, 1994 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.8 90 km
Nov 24, 1995 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.2 79 km
Feb 21, 2011 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand M6.1 48 km
Apr 24, 2015 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M6.1 124 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 91 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 92 km
Jun 13, 2011 9 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.9 45 km
Feb 14, 2016 12 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.8 36 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 91 km
Jan 5, 2015 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand M5.6 122 km
Feb 22, 2011 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.6 50 km
Feb 22, 2011 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.5 49 km
May 29, 1995 South Island of New Zealand M5.5 100 km
Sep 19, 2023 Canterbury, New Zealand M5.5 144 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 109 km
Feb 15, 1991 38 km S of Westport, New Zealand M5.4 147 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 92 km
Jun 13, 2011 10 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.2 47 km
Jan 1, 2012 21 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.2 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Earthquake 6.5 m 2 54 km
1895 PIEGON BAY Meteorological 5.0 m - 61 km
1881 PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) Earthquake 3.0 m - 61 km
1856 S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND Unknown 1.0 m - 111 km
1922 SE. NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 0.4 m - 28 km
1978 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Meteorological - - 21 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in Warmest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
June 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
July 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
September 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
December 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in

Amberley has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Amberley

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Amberley School - - - -
Broomfield School - - - -
Waipara School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Amberley

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RDU 98.5FM - MP3 128 kbps
3ABN Christian Radio bible teaching, christian AAC+ 56 kbps
Anthemz - AAC 130 kbps
Akaroa World Radio easy listening AAC
XS80s 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
Dave FM 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Power Hit FM 87.8 - Christchurch, NZ pop music, top 40 AAC+ 64 kbps
8K.NZ eclectic, independent MP3 192 kbps
RDU alternative MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Amberley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kowai Archives
Rangiora Museum

Libraries in Amberley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hurunui Memorial Library Amberley0.0
Leithfield Library0.0
Rangiora Public Library0.0
Toy Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Amberley

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Rangiora Produce Market Ltd

Restaurants in Amberley

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pegasus Bay Winery & Restaurant
Pegasus Bay Winery and Restaurant
The Nor'wester Cafe
Waipara Hills

Cafes in Amberley

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amberley pies
Bunco's Diner
Country Oven Bakery and Cafe
Kell's Kitchen
Little Vintage Espresso
Paris Bakery Cafe

Zoos in Amberley

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aviary

Veterinaries in Amberley

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

North Canterbury Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Amberley

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glenmark
Waikari
Waipara

Gas Stations in Amberley

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allied Petroleum
Mobil
Mobil
npd
Z Amberley

Banks in Amberley

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westpac

Golf Courses in Amberley

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amberley Golf Club
Hawarden Golf Course
Scargill Golf course

Airports Near Amberley

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Christchurch International AirportCHCLarge Airport
Culverden-Small Airport
Dunsandel-Small Airport
Fernside Fields Airpark-Small Airport
Forest Field Aerodrome-Small Airport
Hanmer Springs Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kings (Ladbrooks)-Small Airport
Rangiora Airfield-Small Airport
Taitapu Ag strip-Small Airport
West Melton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Worthy Lodge airstrip (Ladbrooks)-Small Airport

Post Offices in Amberley

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Amberley Postshop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Amberley

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Innocents’ Church
Holy Passion of Our Lord - Amberley

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amberley

What is the population of Amberley?

Amberley has a population of 2,270 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1,991 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Amberley?

Amberley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches.

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