Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand

Canterbury · New Zealand

Arthur’s Pass is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 50. Elevation: 2,444 ft (745 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

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

50 Population 217/sq mi density
2,444 ft Elevation 745 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
123.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population50
Density217/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain123.5 in/yr
Elevation2,444 ft (745 m)
Population50
Population Density217 / sq mi
Elevation2,444 ft (745 m)
Coordinates-42.9500°, 171.5667°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceCanterbury
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average32°F (-0°C)
Annual Precipitation123.5 inches (3,138 mm)
Annual Snowfall28.2 inches (72 cm)

About Arthur’s Pass

Arthur’s Pass is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 50. The city sits at an elevation of 2,444 feet (745 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 32°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 123.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Arthur’s Pass has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 32°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 123.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,444 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 32°F Jul (-0°C)
Annual Average42.4°F
21% below New Zealand avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average32°F (-0°C)

Geography

Elevation2,444 ft (745 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density217/sq mi
Coordinates42.9500°S, 171.5667°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 123.5"
225% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 28.2"
Wettest Month (May) 12.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 7.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

728 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 67 km
Jun 18, 1994 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.8 8 km
Nov 24, 1995 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.2 19 km
Feb 21, 2011 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand M6.1 114 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 121 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 36 km
Jan 28, 1991 29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.9 105 km
Jun 13, 2011 9 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.9 117 km
Feb 14, 2016 12 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.8 114 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 108 km
Jan 28, 1991 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.7 108 km
Feb 22, 2011 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.6 112 km
Jan 5, 2015 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand M5.6 29 km
May 29, 1995 South Island of New Zealand M5.5 12 km
Sep 19, 2023 Canterbury, New Zealand M5.5 91 km
Feb 22, 2011 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.5 113 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 27 km
Feb 15, 1991 38 km S of Westport, New Zealand M5.4 95 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 29 km
Jun 13, 2011 10 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

8 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 2 124 km
1895 PIEGON BAY Meteorological 5.0 m - 136 km
1881 PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) Earthquake 3.0 m - 136 km
1913 TASMAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m - 128 km
1856 S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND Unknown 1.0 m - 122 km
1869 NEW ZEALAND Unknown 0.6 m - 56 km
1922 SE. NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 0.4 m - 117 km
1978 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Meteorological - - 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 9.1 in
February 53°F (12°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 50°F (10°C) 9.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 9.8 in
May 38°F (3°C) 12.6 in Wettest
June 33°F (0°C) 9.6 in
July 32°F (-0°C) 9.4 in Coldest
August 34°F (1°C) 9.2 in
September 37°F (3°C) 12.4 in
October 42°F (5°C) 11.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 11.4 in
December 49°F (10°C) 11.8 in

Arthur’s Pass has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 32°F in July to 53°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 123.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (7.6").

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Hotels in Arthur’s Pass

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Otira Stagecoach Hotel

Restaurants in Arthur’s Pass

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bealey Hotel

Cafes in Arthur’s Pass

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpine Parrot
Arthurs Pass Store & Café

Train Stations in Arthur’s Pass

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arthur's Pass
Cass
Otira
Ticket Office

Gas Stations in Arthur’s Pass

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Challenge

Golf Courses in Arthur’s Pass

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castle Hill Golf Course (9-hole rustic)

Ski Resorts Near Arthur’s Pass

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Hutt Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Porters Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mount Olympus Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mount Cheeseman Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mt Cheeseman Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Broken River Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Craigieburn Valley Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Temple Basin Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Arthur’s Pass

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hokitika AirfieldHKKMedium Airport
Arrowsmith Station-Small Airport
Dunsandel-Small Airport
Greymouth AirportGMNSmall Airport
Hakatere Airstrip-Small Airport
Lake Haupiri/Gloriavale Christian Community Airport-Small Airport
Manuka Point Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Mesopotamia Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Mount Hutt Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Pudding Hill Aerodrome-Small Airport
Springfield Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arthur’s Pass

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arthur's Pass Chapel

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Waterfalls
10
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Waterfalls Near Arthur’s Pass

10 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Arthur’s Pass.

Name Description
Barrier Falls
Devils Punchbowl Falls Height: 112.0
Gerard Falls
Hamer Falls Height: 93.0
Kennedy Falls Height: 150.0
Kilmarnock Falls Height: 152.0
Marlee Falls Height: 12metres
Reid Falls
Waimakariri Falls Height: 50.0
Waimakariri Falls Height: 80.0

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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What is the population of Arthur’s Pass?

Arthur’s Pass has a population of 50 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 217 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arthur’s Pass?

Arthur’s Pass has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 32°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 123.5 inches, with 28.2 inches of snow.

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