Fitzherbert, New Zealand

Manawatu-Wanganui · New Zealand

Fitzherbert is a small town in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand with a population of 4,370. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

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

4,370 Population 18/sq mi density

217 ft Elevation 66 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 14°C

70.7 in Annual Rain

Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population4,370

Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)

Rain70.7 in/yr

Elevation217 ft (66 m)

Population	4,370
Population Density	18 / sq mi
Elevation	217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates	-40.3783°, 175.6302°
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland
Country	🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / Province	Manawatu-Wanganui
Average Temperature	56°F (14°C)
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation	70.7 inches (1,795 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.3 inches (1 cm)

About Fitzherbert

Fitzherbert is a small town in New Zealand (Manawatu-Wanganui) with a population of 4,370. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.7 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Fitzherbert enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 70.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	56.3°F
	4% above New Zealand avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	49°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation	217 ft (66 m)
Area	242.7 sq mi (628.6 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3783°S, 175.6302°E
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.7"

86% above New Zealand avg

Snowfall 0.3"

Wettest Month (Sep) 5.47"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,232 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	38 km
Feb 19, 1990	41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand	M6.3	40 km
Jan 20, 2014	35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand	M6.1	35 km
Sep 19, 1995	15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand	M5.8	146 km
Feb 15, 2023	55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand	M5.7	95 km
Apr 11, 1993	28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand	M5.7	105 km
Oct 4, 1990	25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand	M5.6	135 km
May 24, 2020	29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand	M5.6	57 km
Sep 8, 1991	29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand	M5.6	51 km
Oct 15, 2001	21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand	M5.5	113 km
Oct 6, 1990	24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand	M5.5	137 km
Mar 2, 1992	63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand	M5.5	62 km
Sep 24, 2001	67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand	M5.4	76 km
Sep 25, 1996	57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand	M5.4	146 km
Apr 25, 2023	37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand	M5.4	78 km
Jun 9, 1991	38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand	M5.4	110 km
Jan 20, 2005	16 km SE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand	M5.3	100 km
Apr 25, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M5.3	81 km
Jul 12, 1991	23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand	M5.3	115 km
Feb 18, 2003	63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand	M5.3	85 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 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	75 km
1855	NORTHERN ISLAND	Earthquake	11.0 m	-	111 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (122 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Ruapehu	Stratovolcano	2,797 m (9,177 ft)	2007	122 km
Tongariro	Stratovolcano(es)	1,978 m (6,490 ft)	2012	136 km
Taupo	Caldera	760 m (2,493 ft)	260	176 km
Taranaki	Stratovolcano	2,518 m (8,261 ft)	1800	179 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
February	63°F (17°C)	2.8 in	Driest
March	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
April	56°F (13°C)	3.5 in
May	51°F (11°C)	4.7 in
June	47°F (8°C)	4.7 in	Coldest
July	49°F (10°C)	4.4 in
August	48°F (9°C)	4.2 in
September	51°F (10°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
October	54°F (12°C)	4.8 in
November	57°F (14°C)	4.1 in
December	60°F (16°C)	4.5 in

Fitzherbert has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Fitzherbert

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Turitea School	-	-	-	-
OneSchool Global Palmerston North	-	-	-	-
Manukura School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Fitzherbert

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
2XS FM Palmerston North	retro, rock	MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Fitzherbert

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Bulls Museum
Coach House Museum
Luttrells Gardens and Museum
Rugby Museum
Shannon Railway Station Museum & Visitor Centre
Te Manawa Museum
Tokomaru Steam Engine Museum
Traction Engine Museum
Tui Brewery Museum

Libraries in Fitzherbert

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Ashhurst Community Library		0.0
Awapuni Library		0.0
Bulls Library		0.0
Feilding Public Library		0.0
Library		0.0
Linton Camp Community Library		0.0
Palmerston North City Library		0.0
Palmerston North City Library		0.0
Sanson Community Library		0.0
Sanson Library		0.0
Shannon Library		0.0
Te Pātikitiki Community Library		0.0
Youth Space		0.0

Farmers Markets in Fitzherbert

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Albert Street Market (Saturday)

Restaurants in Fitzherbert

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wharerata

Cafes in Fitzherbert

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Esplanade

The Coffee Spot

The Elm Cafe

Veterinaries in Fitzherbert

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Equine Veterinary Centre

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Golf Courses in Fitzherbert

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Manawatu Golf Course

Breweries in Fitzherbert

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Tui Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Fitzherbert

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Fitzherbert

12 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Hood Airport	MRO	Medium Airport
Palmerston North Airport	PMR	Medium Airport
Paraparaumu Airport	PPQ	Medium Airport
RNZAF Base Ohakea	OHA	Medium Airport
Wanganui Airport	WAG	Medium Airport
Alfredton Airport	-	Small Airport
Dannevirke Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Feilding Airport	-	Small Airport
Foxpine Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Otaki Airport	-	Small Airport
Papawai Airfield	-	Small Airport
Taihape Airport	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fitzherbert

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Aokautere Community Church
Massey Islamic Centre
The Centre

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Fitzherbert

What is the population of Fitzherbert?

Fitzherbert has a population of 4,370 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 242.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fitzherbert?

Fitzherbert enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 70.7 inches.

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