Dargaville, New Zealand

Northland · New Zealand

Dargaville is a small city in Northland, New Zealand with a population of 5,130. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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

5,130 Population
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
52.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population5,130

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain52.8 in/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population5,130
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-35.9333°, 173.8833°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNorthland
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation52.8 inches (1,342 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dargaville

Dargaville is a small city in New Zealand (Northland) with a population of 5,130. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Dargaville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates35.9333°S, 173.8833°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 1, 2011.

Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 123 km
Feb 21, 2007 31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M3.8 124 km
Jul 1, 2011 5 km NNW of Tamaki, New Zealand M2.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whangarei (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 40 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 70 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Warmest
March 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Coldest
August 53°F (11°C) 5.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in

Dargaville has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Dargaville

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Selwyn Park School - - - -
Saint Joseph's School - - - -
Te Kopuru School - - - -
Dargaville Intermediate School - - - -
Dargaville High School - - - -
Dargaville Primary School - - - -
Tangowahine School - - - -
Arapohue School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dargaville

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Big River FM community, music MP3 128 kbps
Beagle 88.1 alternative, funk MP3 320 kbps
The Generator classic rock, hard rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Dargaville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dargaville Maritime Museum

Libraries in Dargaville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dargaville Public Library0.0

Hotels in Dargaville

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central Hotel

Restaurants in Dargaville

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jo's Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Shiraz Indian Restaurant & Bar

Cafes in Dargaville

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blah Blah Blah Cafe&Bar
Horseshoe Cafe

Dentists in Dargaville

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lumino The Dentists

Gas Stations in Dargaville

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex
Mobil
Z Aviation - Dargaville

Banks in Dargaville

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
ASB Bank

Golf Courses in Dargaville

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Northern Wairoa Golf Club

Airports Near Dargaville

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kerikeri AirportKKEMedium Airport
Whangarei AirportWREMedium Airport
Ahu Airstrip-Small Airport
Broadwood Airstrip-Small Airport
Dargaville AerodromeDGRSmall Airport
Kahikatoa Airstrip-Small Airport
Kaikohe AirportKKOSmall Airport
Kaipara Flats Airport-Small Airport
Kohe Airstrip-Small Airport
Koheroa Airstrip-Small Airport
Mangamuka Bridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Maromaku West Airstrip-Small Airport
Maungaparenua Airstrip-Small Airport
Ngatieke Airstrip-Small Airport
Omapere Airstrip-Small Airport
Paponga Airstrip-Small Airport
Parakai Aerodrome-Small Airport
Pawarenga Road Airstrip-Small Airport
Pouerua Airstrip-Small Airport
Pukemiro Airstrip-Small Airport
Rangiahua Airstrip-Small Airport
Remuera Settlement Airstrip-Small Airport
Rotokoma Airstrip-Small Airport
Ruapekapeka Airstrip-Small Airport
Ruawai Aerodrome-Small Airport
Runaruna Airstrip-Small Airport
Springhill Airport-Small Airport
Tahere Airstrip-Small Airport
Takahue Airstrip-Small Airport
Te Kene Airstrip-Small Airport
Toots Airstrip-Small Airport
Umawera Airstrip-Small Airport
Waiaruhe Airstrip-Small Airport
Waihou Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Waimaho Airstrip-Small Airport
Wairapakuru Airstrip-Small Airport
Waitotehoanga Airstrip-Small Airport
Waro Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dargaville

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Nazarene
Dargaville Baptist Community Church
Dargaville Gospel Hall
Dargaville Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Holy Trinity Church
Riverside Christian Centre
Sacred Heart Parish
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Lighthouse Church
Wesley Methodist Church / Dargaville Methodist Parish

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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Dargaville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.8 inches.

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