Bombay, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

740 Population 0/sq mi density

335 ft Elevation 102 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$29,880 median income, 2.1% unemployment

Affordability

1.5 / 5.0

$270,400 home value, $1,352/mo rent

Bombay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.2°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	335 ft (102 m)
Area	2,173.0 sq mi (5,628.0 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.1667°N, 174.9833°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"

107% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.71"

Driest Month (Jan) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

295 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 25, 2025.

Nov 23, 1994	12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand	M5.2	101 km
Jul 2, 2021	7 km N of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.0	142 km
Jan 3, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M5.0	85 km
Jan 18, 2011	5 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand	M5.0	150 km
Mar 20, 2011	30 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.0	147 km
Jan 2, 1993	17 km N of Rotorua, New Zealand	M5.0	142 km
Jun 30, 1993	45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand	M4.9	128 km
Feb 6, 2006	22 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand	M4.9	134 km
Jul 11, 1990	29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand	M4.9	107 km
Jul 11, 1993	34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand	M4.9	129 km
Jun 5, 2024	10 km E of Tokoroa, New Zealand	M4.9	148 km
Aug 5, 2011	5 km SSW of Tokoroa, New Zealand	M4.8	144 km
Feb 18, 2024	12 km SW of Maketu, New Zealand	M4.8	144 km
Jul 6, 2010	5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.8	88 km
Jun 26, 2002	15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.8	115 km
May 31, 2006	1 km S of Maketu, New Zealand	M4.8	146 km
May 15, 2001	72 km E of Whangamata, New Zealand	M4.7	150 km
Mar 15, 2006	19 km N of Maketu, New Zealand	M4.7	140 km
Oct 1, 1993	23 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.7	123 km
Mar 22, 2007	3 km ENE of Tokoroa, New Zealand	M4.7	142 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (31 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	31 km
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	113 km
Maroa	Caldera(s)	897 m (2,943 ft)	180	169 km
Whangarei	Pyroclastic cone(s)	397 m (1,302 ft)	Unknown	170 km
Okataina	Lava dome(s)	1,111 m (3,645 ft)	1981	171 km
Reporoa	Caldera	592 m (1,942 ft)	1180	183 km
Whakaari/White Island	Stratovolcano(es)	294 m (965 ft)	2019	198 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	3.6 in	Driest
February	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
March	64°F (18°C)	4.3 in
April	59°F (15°C)	4.2 in
May	55°F (13°C)	4.9 in
June	51°F (11°C)	5.4 in	Coldest
July	52°F (11°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
August	51°F (11°C)	5.0 in
September	54°F (12°C)	4.9 in
October	56°F (14°C)	4.2 in
November	60°F (15°C)	4.3 in
December	63°F (17°C)	4.7 in

Bombay has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (3.6").

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