Frankton, New Zealand
Full City Profile
3,780
Population
1,148 ft
Elevation
350 meters
46°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
Frankton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
35°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0213°S, 168.7336°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | SOUTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 125 km |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | - | - | 51 km |
| 1987 | DEEP COVE | Meteorological | - | - | 133 km |
| 1886 | JACKSON BAY, SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | - | - | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in |
Frankton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 35°F in July to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (3.2").