Coromandel, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

1,790 Population 1/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$16,980 median income, 6.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.5 / 5.0

$156,000 home value, $780/mo rent

Coromandel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	57.4°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	23 ft (7 m)
Area	1,301.1 sq mi (3,369.7 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.7611°N, 175.4963°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.9"

81% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 8.19"

Driest Month (Feb) 4.37"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

411 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	126 km
Nov 23, 1994	12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand	M5.2	108 km
Sep 12, 1990	122 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand	M5.1	149 km
Jan 4, 2020	99 km E of Tairua, New Zealand	M5.1	130 km
Feb 4, 2020	15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.1	144 km
Jul 2, 2021	7 km N of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.0	134 km
Sep 10, 1994	47 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.0	143 km
Jan 27, 2007	121 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand	M5.0	146 km
Mar 20, 2011	30 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.0	128 km
Jan 3, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M5.0	101 km
Apr 25, 2006	109 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand	M5.0	139 km
Oct 23, 1991	71 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand	M4.9	150 km
Jun 28, 2010	109 km E of Tairua, New Zealand	M4.9	139 km
Jul 11, 1990	29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand	M4.9	73 km
Jun 30, 1993	45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand	M4.9	101 km
Jul 11, 1993	34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand	M4.9	110 km
Mar 26, 2011	78 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand	M4.9	124 km
Jul 28, 2007	73 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand	M4.9	147 km
Jun 15, 2006	93 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand	M4.9	131 km
May 31, 2006	1 km S of Maketu, New Zealand	M4.8	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (58 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	58 km
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	88 km
Whangarei	Pyroclastic cone(s)	397 m (1,302 ft)	Unknown	157 km
Whakaari/White Island	Stratovolcano(es)	294 m (965 ft)	2019	171 km
Okataina	Lava dome(s)	1,111 m (3,645 ft)	1981	175 km
Maroa	Caldera(s)	897 m (2,943 ft)	180	192 km
Reporoa	Caldera	592 m (1,942 ft)	1180	199 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	4.4 in
February	66°F (19°C)	4.4 in	Warmest, Driest
March	64°F (18°C)	6.1 in
April	59°F (15°C)	5.7 in
May	54°F (12°C)	5.8 in
June	51°F (10°C)	8.2 in	Wettest
July	49°F (10°C)	7.1 in	Coldest
August	51°F (10°C)	7.3 in
September	53°F (12°C)	6.1 in
October	56°F (13°C)	4.5 in
November	59°F (15°C)	4.7 in
December	63°F (17°C)	4.8 in

Coromandel has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (4.4").

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