Colville, New Zealand
Waikato Region · New Zealand
Colville is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 1,485. Elevation: 108 ft (33 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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About Colville
Colville, a small town in the north of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand, lies 26 kilometres north of Coromandel in Colville Bay on the Hauraki Gulf, and is the northernmost town of any note on the peninsula. North of Colville, 28 kilometres of rough road lead to the small settlement of Port Jackson, close to the peninsula's northwesternmost point, Cape Colville and 20 km to Port Charles on the northeastern side.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,485 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | -36.6333°, 175.4667° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Waikato Region |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.2 inches (1,809 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Colville
Colville is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 1,485. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 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 71.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 1,301.1 sq mi (3,369.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6333°S, 175.4667°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 61 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 100 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 181 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in |
Colville has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 71.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (4.6").
Schools in Colville
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colville School | - | - | - | - |
| Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Harataunga | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Colville
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFM Coromandel | community radio, contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Colville
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coromandel School of Mines & Historic Museum | ||||
| Mercury Bay Museum |
Libraries in Colville
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colville Social Service Collective | 0.0 | |||||
| Coromandel Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferry Landing Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mercury Bay Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mussel Library | 0.0 |
Cafes in Colville
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Colville
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Colville
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coromandel Town Supply |
Airports Near Colville
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland International Airport | AKL | Large Airport |
| Ardmore Airport | AMZ | Medium Airport |
| Coromandel Airport | CMV | Small Airport |
| Drury Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Great Barrier Aerodrome | GBZ | Small Airport |
| Great Mercury Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kelly Field | - | Small Airport |
| Mercer1 PDZ Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Okiwi Station Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Omaha Flats Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pauanui Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Thames Aerodrome | TMZ | Small Airport |
| Waiheke Island Aerodrome | WIK | Small Airport |
| Whitianga Airport | WTZ | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Colville
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postcentre |
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Waterfalls Near Colville
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Colville.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Awana Waterfall | |
| Kauri Falls |
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What is the population of Colville?
Colville has a population of 1,485 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,301.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Colville?
Colville 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 71.2 inches.
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