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Cardrona, New Zealand
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3.4
/5.0
B
Good
800
Population
72/sq mi density
2,028 ft
Elevation
618 meters
43°F
Avg Temperature
6°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,380 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$156,000 home value, $780/mo rent
Cardrona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 30°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches. The area receives 16.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
30°F Jul (-1°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,028 ft (618 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -44.8833°N, 169.0000°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | SOUTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | — | — | 26 km |
| 1886 | JACKSON BAY, SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 33°F (0°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 38°F (3°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3 in |
Cardrona has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 30°F in July to 54°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and February the driest (3.0").