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Brightwater, New Zealand

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2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,390 Population 356/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,080 median income, 1.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$253,800 home value, $1,269/mo rent
Brightwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density356/sq mi
Coordinates-41.3833°N, 173.1167°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

963 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 95 km
Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 108 km
Apr 24, 2015 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M6.1 76 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 110 km
May 27, 1992 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.0 57 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 109 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 101 km
Jan 28, 1991 29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.9 137 km
Aug 16, 2013 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 87 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 85 km
Jan 28, 1991 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.7 135 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 116 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 93 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 109 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 91 km
Jan 5, 2017 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 93 km
Jul 15, 2009 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 140 km
Feb 15, 1991 38 km S of Westport, New Zealand M5.4 145 km
Mar 13, 2005 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 139 km
Jul 21, 2013 34 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.3 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 3.0 m — 132 km
1913 TASMAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m — 142 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m — 95 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m — 108 km
1855 WHARANUI Earthquake — — 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
February 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 49°F (10°C) 4.2 in
June 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
July 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in Wettest
September 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
October 53°F (11°C) 4.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
December 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in

Brightwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.7").

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