Darfield, New Zealand
Canterbury · New Zealand
Darfield is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 2,960. Elevation: 669 ft (204 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°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 Darfield
Darfield is a town in the Selwyn District of the South Island of New Zealand. It is 35 kilometres west of Christchurch and has a population of 3,590 as of June 2025.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,960 |
| Population Density | 347 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Coordinates | -43.4833°, 172.1167° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Canterbury |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.8 inches (858 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Darfield
Darfield is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 2,960. The city sits at an elevation of 669 feet (204 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Climate in Darfield
Darfield has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Feb (16.3°C), the coldest is Jul (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 711 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 347/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4833°S, 172.1167°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 2 | 113 km |
| 1895 | PIEGON BAY | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 67 km |
| 1881 | PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 67 km |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | - | 58 km |
| 1869 | NEW ZEALAND | Unknown | 0.6 m | - | 127 km |
| 1922 | SE. NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 90 km |
| 1978 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | - | - | 82 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in |
Darfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.3").
Schools in Darfield
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greendale School | - | - | - | - |
| Darfield High School | - | - | - | - |
| Darfield Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Darfield Plunket Rooms | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Darfield
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass FM | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Darfield
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glentunnel Museum |
Libraries in Darfield
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Darfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glentunnel Library and Post Office | 0.0 |
Hotels in Darfield
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Darfield
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Darfield
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Darfield
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Darfield
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Darfield
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Darfield
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Darfield
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Darfield
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Darfield
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Darfield
8 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hutt Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Porters Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Olympus Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Cheeseman Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mt Cheeseman Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Broken River Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Craigieburn Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Temple Basin Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Darfield
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch International Airport | CHC | Large Airport |
| Anama airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashburton Airport | ASG | Small Airport |
| Dunsandel | - | Small Airport |
| Fernside Fields Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Field Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Kings (Ladbrooks) | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Hutt Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pudding Hill Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Rangiora Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rangitata Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Springfield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taitapu Ag strip | - | Small Airport |
| West Melton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Worthy Lodge airstrip (Ladbrooks) | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Darfield
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Glentunnel Library and Post Office | |
| New Zealand Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Darfield
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Darfield Baptist Church | |
| MountainView Community Church / Darfield Life Church | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church | |
| St Thomas Catholic Church (former) | |
| Trinity Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Darfield
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Darfield.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Darfield (new zealand) | 2014 | 2 large reddish orange balls of light moving across the Canterbury Plains. |
Waterfalls Near Darfield
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Darfield.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Selwyn Rapids |
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What is the population of Darfield?
Darfield has a population of 2,960 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 347 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Darfield?
Darfield has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.8 inches.
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