Carterton, New Zealand
Full City Profile
5,800
Population
276 ft
Elevation
84 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Carterton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.9 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0183°S, 175.5302°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1931 | N. NEW ZEALAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 15.0 m | 261 | 145 km |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | - | 51 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 140 km |
| 2013 | COOK STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in |
Carterton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.1").