Geraldine, New Zealand
Canterbury · New Zealand
Geraldine is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 2,800. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 2,800 |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Coordinates | -44.0906°, 171.2446° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Canterbury |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.7 inches (779 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Geraldine
Geraldine is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 2,800. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0906°S, 171.2446°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | PIEGON BAY | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 140 km |
| 1881 | PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 140 km |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | - | 61 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| July | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in |
Geraldine has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (1.9").
Schools in Geraldine
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine High School | - | - | - | - |
| Woodbury School | - | - | - | - |
| Geraldine Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Geraldine
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100,3FM South Canterbury | geraldine, local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Compass FM | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Geraldine
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine Historical Museum | ||||
| Geraldine Military Musuem | ||||
| Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Museum | ||||
| Pleasant Point Railway | ||||
| South Canterbury Aviation Heritage Centre | ||||
| South Canterbury Traction Engine And Transport Museum. |
Libraries in Geraldine
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine Library and Service Centre | 0.0 |
Hotels in Geraldine
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Geraldine
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Geraldine
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Geraldine
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Geraldine
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Geraldine
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Geraldine
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Geraldine
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Geraldine
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Geraldine
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Dobson Ski Field | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fox Peak Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Roundhill Ski Field | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Hutt Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Geraldine
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Timaru Airport | TIU | Medium Airport |
| Anama airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Arrowsmith Station | - | Small Airport |
| Ashburton Airport | ASG | Small Airport |
| Cattle Creek Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hakatere Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mesopotamia Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Hutt Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pudding Hill Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Rangitata Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Springfield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Waimate Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Geraldine
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Our Lady Of The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church | |
| St. Andrews Presbyterian Church | |
| St. Mary's Anglican Church |
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Waterfalls Near Geraldine
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Geraldine.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Emily Falls | |
| Rata Falls | Height: 13.0 |
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Geraldine has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches.
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