Churton Park, New Zealand
Wellington Region · New Zealand
Churton Park is a small city in Wellington Region, New Zealand with a population of 8,290. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 8,290 |
| Population Density | 35 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Coordinates | -41.2066°, 174.8073° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Wellington Region |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.1 inches (1,782 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
About Churton Park
Churton Park is a small city in New Zealand (Wellington Region) with a population of 8,290. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Climate in Churton Park
Churton Park has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 987 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 239.3 sq mi (619.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2066°S, 174.8073°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | - | 17 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 80 km |
| 2013 | COOK STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 68 km |
| 1855 | WHARANUI | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in |
Churton Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in August to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.4").
Schools in Churton Park
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churton Park School | - | - | - | - |
| Amesbury School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Churton Park
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZM Wellington (new) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 95bFM - FLAC | university radio, university of auckland | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Coast Access Radio MP3 | community radio | MP3 134 kbps | |
| 95bFM - 256Kbps MP3 | university radio, university of auckland | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radioactive.FM 88.6 | alternative, indie | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RNZ National | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| jakemusic | random | MP3 | |
| The Cheese | gen-x, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wellington Access Radio | community, culture | MP3 134 kbps | |
| KIX FM | classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 95bFM - 64kbps AAC+ | university radio, university of auckland | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| TLC Radio Northland | - | MP3 | |
| Heads FM Mangawhai 106.4 | community, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mushroom FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mouthfull Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| World FM Tawa 88.2 | current affairs, kiwi | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Paekakariki 88.2FM | community, eclectic | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Churton Park
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Cemetery Chapel | ||||
| Bolton St Cemetery Chapel | ||||
| Cable Car Museum | ||||
| Cable Car Museum | ||||
| Cricket Museum | ||||
| Cricket Museum | ||||
| Golder's Cottage | ||||
| Holocaust Centre of New Zealand | ||||
| Holocaust Centre of New Zealand | ||||
| Katherine Mansfield House and Garden | ||||
| Katherine Mansfield House and Garden | ||||
| Munitions Laboratory and Muesum / Public Toilets | ||||
| Museum of New Zealand | ||||
| Museum of New Zealand | ||||
| Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Archives | ||||
| Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Archives | ||||
| Nairn Street Colonial Cottage | ||||
| Nairn Street Colonial Cottage | ||||
| New Zealand Police Museum | ||||
| New Zealand Portrait Gallery | ||||
| New Zealand Portrait Gallery | ||||
| Paekakariki Station and Museum | ||||
| Pātaka Art + Museum | ||||
| Petone Settlers Museum | ||||
| Porirua Hospital Museum | ||||
| Reserve Bank Museum | ||||
| Reserve Bank Museum | ||||
| Silver Stream Railway Museum | ||||
| Space Place | ||||
| Space Place | ||||
| Te Māori Waiwhetu Cultural Centre and Museum | ||||
| The Dowse Art Museum | ||||
| Victoria University Classics Museum | ||||
| Victoria University Classics Museum | ||||
| Wellington Museum | ||||
| Wellington Museum | ||||
| Wellington Tramway Museum |
Libraries in Churton Park
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Turnbull Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Alexander Turnbull Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brooklyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brooklyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cummings Park (Ngaio) Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastbourne Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| He Matapihi Molesworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| He Matapihi Molesworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Island Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Island Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johnsonville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johnsonville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Karori Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Khandallah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Khandallah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lower Hutt War Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Massey University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miramar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miramar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moera Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naenae Kitty Mildenhall Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of New Zealand | 0.0 | |||||
| Newtown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paekākāriki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parliamentary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Petone Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinehaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porirua Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pukerua Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pukerua Bay Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsey House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsey House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruth Gotlieb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruth Gotlieb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stokes Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Awe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Awe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Mataphi ki te ao nui / Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Titahi Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VUW - Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VUW - Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VUW Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VUW Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wadestown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wainuiomata Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitby Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Churton Park
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbourside Market | |||||
| Harbourside Market | |||||
| Newtown Fruit & Vegetables Market | |||||
| Newtown Fruit & Vegetables Market | |||||
| Riverbank Market | |||||
| Waitangirua Market |
Cafes in Churton Park
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Churton Park
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Project Wild Workshop | ||||
| Garage Project Wild Workshop | ||||
| Mean Doses | ||||
| Mean Doses | ||||
| Parrotdog Brewery | ||||
| Parrotdog Brewery | ||||
| The Malthouse | ||||
| The Malthouse |
Stadiums & Teams in Churton Park
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Basin Reserve | ||
| Hnry Stadium | ||
| National Hockey Stadium | ||
| Renouf Tennis Centre |
Airports Near Churton Park
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington International Airport | WLG | Large Airport |
| Paraparaumu Airport | PPQ | Medium Airport |
| Cape Campbell airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Foxpine Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Martinborough Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Papawai Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Churton Park
11 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ABI Rehabilitation Specialists | ||
| Capital Care Health Centre | ||
| Dilworth Hearing | ||
| Hikitia Te Wairua | ||
| Karori Village Health Centre | ||
| Peninsula Medical Centre | ||
| Rangipapa Forensic Psychiatry Inpatient Unit | ||
| Snip Vasectomy | ||
| Student Health | ||
| The Sports and Pain Clinic | ||
| Wellington Sexual Health Service |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Churton Park
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Churton Park Anglican Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in New Zealand
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What is the population of Churton Park?
Churton Park has a population of 8,290 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 239.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Churton Park?
Churton Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 70.1 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.
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