Fairlie, New Zealand

Canterbury · New Zealand

Fairlie is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 910. Elevation: 1,001 ft (305 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

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

910 Population
1,001 ft Elevation 305 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
44.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population910

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Population910
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Coordinates-44.1000°, 170.8333°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceCanterbury
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation44.5 inches (1,129 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fairlie

Fairlie is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 910. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet (305 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 38°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Fairlie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below New Zealand avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)

Geography

Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Coordinates44.1000°S, 170.8333°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

395 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 5, 2025.

Sep 3, 2010 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand M7.0 103 km
Jun 18, 1994 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.8 143 km
Nov 24, 1995 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.2 146 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 111 km
Jan 5, 2015 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand M5.6 121 km
Sep 19, 2023 Canterbury, New Zealand M5.5 50 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 115 km
May 29, 1995 South Island of New Zealand M5.5 129 km
May 2, 2005 83 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.4 146 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 117 km
Oct 20, 1998 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.4 98 km
Jul 10, 1990 South Island of New Zealand M5.2 132 km
Jun 21, 2011 1 km SSE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.2 147 km
Sep 3, 2010 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand M5.1 102 km
Jul 6, 2015 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.1 95 km
Oct 4, 2010 5 km ESE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.1 150 km
Jan 19, 2011 2 km S of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.1 146 km
Sep 4, 2010 15 km SW of Darfield, New Zealand M5.0 108 km
May 2, 2005 85 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.0 147 km
Sep 3, 2010 6 km NNE of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND Unknown 1.0 m - 94 km
2002 ALBERT TOWN Meteorological - - 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in Warmest
February 58°F (15°C) 4.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
June 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in Driest
July 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in Coldest
August 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
September 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in

Fairlie has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in July to 58°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Fairlie

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mackenzie College - - - -
St Joseph's School - - - -
Fairlie Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fairlie

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100,3FM South Canterbury geraldine, local radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Fairlie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fairlie Heritage Museum

Hotels in Fairlie

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mount Dobson Motel

Restaurants in Fairlie

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carnigies
Farm Barn Café
Fridays
Mount Hutt
Red Stag

Cafes in Fairlie

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eat Deli Bar
Little Bean South
The little red fox

Monuments in Fairlie

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

James Mackenzie and his Border Collie Friday

Theme Parks in Fairlie

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tekapo Springs

Gas Stations in Fairlie

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP 2 go
Caltex Fairlie
McKeown

Golf Courses in Fairlie

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mackenzie Golf Club
Mount Nessing Golf Course
The Cairns Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Fairlie

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Awakino Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mount Dobson Ski Field 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fox Peak Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roundhill Ski Field 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Fairlie

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Glentanner AirportGTNMedium Airport
Mount Cook AirportMONMedium Airport
Pukaki AirportTWZMedium Airport
Timaru AirportTIUMedium Airport
Anama airstrip-Small Airport
Arrowsmith Station-Small Airport
Cattle Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Franz Josef AerodromeWHOSmall Airport
Hakatere Airstrip-Small Airport
Mesopotamia Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Pudding Hill Aerodrome-Small Airport
Rangitata Island Airport-Small Airport
Tekapo Aerodrome-Small Airport
Waimate Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fairlie

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Fairlie
Mackenzie Cooperating Parish
St Patrick's Church - Fairlie / St Patrick’s and All Saints 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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Fairlie has a population of 910 residents and is located in New Zealand..

What is the weather like in Fairlie?

Fairlie has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 38°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches.

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