Balclutha, New Zealand
Full City Profile
4,230
Population
89 ft
Elevation
27 meters
51°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Balclutha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.2339°S, 169.7500°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1839 | WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND | Unknown | - | - | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in |
Balclutha has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in July to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.8").