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Frankton Junction, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
8,710 Population 150/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$27,480 median income, 7.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$234,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent
Frankton Junction experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area57.9 sq mi (150.0 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8000°N, 175.2667°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.5"
86% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

997 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 99 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 110 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 141 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 97 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 122 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 101 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 111 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 106 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 119 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 144 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 135 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 122 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 126 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 149 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 92 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 130 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 61 km
Sep 4, 2019 13 km SW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.1 125 km
Apr 20, 1998 60 km W of Turangi, New Zealand M5.1 139 km
Jan 24, 2021 16 km E of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.1 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 135 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 126 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 131 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 128 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 99 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 104 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 106 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 114 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 116 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 130 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 154 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 167 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 171 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
July 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in Coldest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
October 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in

Frankton Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 45°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.4").

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