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Clarks Beach, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
1,560 Population 1/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$28,500 median income, 3.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$286,000 home value, $1,430/mo rent
Clarks Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area1,471.7 sq mi (3,811.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-37.1417°N, 174.7146°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.6"
96% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

96 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 M5.2 123 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 105 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 131 km
Jun 26, 2002 15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.8 134 km
Jul 6, 2010 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.8 111 km
Oct 1, 1993 23 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.7 142 km
Jul 17, 2012 14 km S of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.6 148 km
Feb 2, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M4.6 104 km
Sep 29, 1992 27 km WNW of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.6 137 km
Apr 6, 2012 27 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.6 146 km
Oct 5, 2011 23 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.6 148 km
Aug 12, 2001 25 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.6 144 km
Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 71 km
May 17, 1999 39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand M4.5 92 km
May 10, 2022 26 km NNE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.5 148 km
Jun 26, 2002 16 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.4 135 km
Apr 1, 2012 24 km NW of Rotorua, New Zealand M4.4 150 km
Mar 12, 2004 23 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.4 141 km
Dec 27, 1992 24 km NNW of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.4 135 km
Jul 27, 2006 8 km NNE of Katikati, New Zealand M4.4 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 30 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 137 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 160 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 186 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
March 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
June 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in

Clarks Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.2").

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