East Gore, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

8,340 Population 15/sq mi density

240 ft Elevation 73 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$22,800 median income, 3.7% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$161,200 home value, $806/mo rent

East Gore experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)

Annual Average	49.9°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	58°F (15°C)
July Average	41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days	265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	240 ft (73 m)
Area	544.5 sq mi (1,410.2 km²)
Population Density	15/sq mi
Coordinates	-46.0884°N, 168.9501°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"

3% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 4.09"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.3 on Jul 25, 2022.

Feb 28, 2010	48 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M5.1	149 km
Aug 21, 2003	25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M5.1	145 km
May 11, 2012	61 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand	M4.7	133 km
Oct 12, 2000	15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand	M4.5	57 km
Apr 14, 2009	29 km NW of Riverton, New Zealand	M4.5	91 km
Feb 11, 2004	68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand	M4.5	131 km
Mar 17, 2020	70 km S of Papatowai, New Zealand	M4.4	133 km
Aug 29, 2000	46 km N of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.4	149 km
May 13, 2009	64 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.4	138 km
Apr 20, 2001	35 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.4	134 km
Aug 24, 2000	43 km WNW of Queenstown, New Zealand	M4.4	150 km
Oct 23, 2013	41 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.4	147 km
Mar 11, 1995	34 km SSE of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.4	91 km
May 23, 2014	47 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.3	147 km
Jun 21, 2021	25 km S of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.3	107 km
Jun 1, 2015	33 km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand	M4.3	99 km
Feb 6, 2006	62 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.3	149 km
Feb 16, 2018	41 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.3	141 km
Sep 29, 2003	61 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.2	146 km
May 19, 2013	25 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.2	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1839	WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND	Unknown	—	—	61 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	58°F (15°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
February	58°F (14°C)	2.8 in
March	56°F (13°C)	3.5 in
April	51°F (10°C)	3.4 in
May	45°F (7°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
June	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in
July	41°F (5°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
August	43°F (6°C)	2.2 in	Driest
September	47°F (8°C)	2.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	3.3 in
November	53°F (12°C)	3.4 in
December	57°F (14°C)	3.6 in

East Gore has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 41°F in July to 58°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (2.2").

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