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Colville, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0
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1,485 Population 1/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$16,260 median income, 7.9% unemployment
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Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $650/mo rent
Colville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area1,301.1 sq mi (3,369.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-36.6333°N, 175.4667°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.2"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

327 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 23, 2025.

Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 135 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 122 km
Jan 4, 2020 99 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M5.1 135 km
Mar 20, 2011 30 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 140 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 116 km
Jan 27, 2007 121 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.0 148 km
Apr 25, 2006 109 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.0 143 km
Jul 2, 2021 7 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 147 km
Jun 15, 2006 93 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M4.9 137 km
Jun 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.9 111 km
Jun 28, 2010 109 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M4.9 144 km
Mar 26, 2011 78 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M4.9 132 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 83 km
Jul 11, 1993 34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.9 122 km
Jun 26, 2002 15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.8 147 km
Apr 25, 2006 114 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M4.8 145 km
Jul 6, 2010 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.8 108 km
Apr 22, 1997 101 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M4.8 133 km
Aug 26, 1999 100 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M4.8 133 km
Mar 2, 1997 131 km ENE of Whitianga, New Zealand M4.8 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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