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Cloverlea, New Zealand

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2.0 /5.0
C Fair
1,930 Population 8/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$26,040 median income, 3.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$286,000 home value, $1,430/mo rent
Cloverlea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area242.7 sq mi (628.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-40.3455°N, 175.5900°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.7"
86% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.47"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,268 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 41 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 43 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 40 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 141 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 105 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 146 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 92 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 137 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 54 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 47 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 113 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 140 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 66 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 79 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 141 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 81 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 105 km
Jul 4, 2011 68 km E of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 130 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 85 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 74 km
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 119 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 132 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 173 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
February 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
June 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in Coldest
July 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in
August 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
September 51°F (10°C) 5.5 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
December 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in

Cloverlea has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.8").

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