Dannevirke, New Zealand

Manawatu-Wanganui · New Zealand

Dannevirke is a small city in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand with a population of 5,750. Elevation: 696 ft (212 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,750 Population
696 ft Elevation 212 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
47.2 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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About Dannevirke

Dannevirke

Dannevirke is a rural service town in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of the North Island, New Zealand. It is the main centre of the Tararua District.

People

Population5,750

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Population5,750
Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Coordinates-40.2055°, 176.1008°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceManawatu-Wanganui
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation47.2 inches (1,200 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dannevirke

Dannevirke is a small city in New Zealand (Manawatu-Wanganui) with a population of 5,750. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet (212 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Dannevirke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below New Zealand avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Coordinates40.2055°S, 176.1008°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,068 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 11 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 16 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 56 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 138 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 64 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 89 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 99 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 71 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 27 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 37 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 39 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 146 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km SE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand M5.3 136 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 108 km
Jul 4, 2011 68 km E of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 101 km
Feb 18, 2003 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 51 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 129 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 132 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 43 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 49 km
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m - 149 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 142 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 147 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 113 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 123 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 154 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 199 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
February 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
June 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
July 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in Coldest, Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
December 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in

Dannevirke has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 45°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Dannevirke

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dannevirke High School - - - -
Huia Range School - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic School - - - -
Totara College - - - -
Dannevirke South School - - - -
Ruahine School - - - -
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Tamaki Nui A Rua - - - -
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Museums in Dannevirke

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
International Police Museum
Tui Brewery Museum

Libraries in Dannevirke

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dannevirke Community Library0.0

Hotels in Dannevirke

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mangatera Hotel
Merrylees Hotel

Restaurants in Dannevirke

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Masala Junction
The Forge Restaurant

Cafes in Dannevirke

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Stump Cafe
Matatamau Diner
Sugar & Salt Dannevirke
The Regent Cafe
The Vault Cafe

Cinemas in Dannevirke

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dannevirke Regent Cinema

Zoos in Dannevirke

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dannevirke Domain

Veterinaries in Dannevirke

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vet Services

Gas Stations in Dannevirke

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Dannevirke
Caltex - Westlow
Mobil

Banks in Dannevirke

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westpac

Golf Courses in Dannevirke

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dannevirke Golf Course
Dannevirke Golf Course

Breweries in Dannevirke

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tui Brewery

Airports Near Dannevirke

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerston North AirportPMRMedium Airport
RNZAF Base OhakeaOHAMedium Airport
Alfredton Airport-Small Airport
Dannevirke Aerodrome-Small Airport
Feilding Airport-Small Airport
Hastings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kowhai Aerodrome-Small Airport
Pōrangahau Aerodrome-Small Airport
Taihape Airport-Small Airport
Waipukurau Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dannevirke

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dannevirke Bible Chapel
Hosanna Baptist Church Dannevirke
Knox Church
Knox Church
Saint John the Baptist Anglican Church
St Joseph's
The Hub | Dannevirke Christian Fellowship

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Dannevirke

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Dannevirke.

Name Description
Waihi Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Dannevirke?

Dannevirke has a population of 5,750 residents and is located in New Zealand..

What is the weather like in Dannevirke?

Dannevirke has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.2 inches.

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