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

2,800 Population
390 ft Elevation 119 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.7 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population2,800

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Population2,800
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Coordinates-44.0906°, 171.2446°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceCanterbury
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation30.7 inches (779 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Geraldine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below New Zealand avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Coordinates44.0906°S, 171.2446°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

624 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Sep 3, 2010 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand M7.0 79 km
Jun 18, 1994 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.8 130 km
Nov 24, 1995 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.2 131 km
Feb 21, 2011 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand M6.1 128 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 96 km
Jun 13, 2011 9 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.9 134 km
Feb 14, 2016 12 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.8 140 km
Jan 5, 2015 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand M5.6 115 km
Feb 22, 2011 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.6 123 km
May 29, 1995 South Island of New Zealand M5.5 118 km
Feb 22, 2011 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.5 126 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 105 km
Sep 19, 2023 Canterbury, New Zealand M5.5 44 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 102 km
Oct 20, 1998 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.4 129 km
Jun 13, 2011 10 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.2 134 km
Jan 1, 2012 21 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.2 148 km
Jun 21, 2011 1 km SSE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.2 116 km
Jul 6, 2015 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.1 127 km
Sep 3, 2010 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand M5.1 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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

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").

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Schools in Geraldine

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Geraldine High School - - - -
Woodbury School - - - -
Geraldine Primary School - - - -
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Geraldine Library and Service Centre0.0

Hotels in Geraldine

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Geraldine Heritage Hotel
Geraldine Motels
The Vicarage

Restaurants in Geraldine

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Be Foodie
Jacks Chinese Takeaway
Q Foods
Royal India
The Running Duck

Cafes in Geraldine

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barker's Foodstore & Eatery
Cafe mes Amis
Country Cafe
Geraldine Orchard Cafe
Mundell's Cafe
Verde

Cinemas in Geraldine

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Geraldine Cinema

Dentists in Geraldine

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Four Peaks Dental

Veterinaries in Geraldine

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aorangi Veterinary Services

Gas Stations in Geraldine

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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NZ #408762057
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Banks in Geraldine

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westpac

Golf Courses in Geraldine

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Geraldine District Golf Course
Grande Vue Golf Course
Mini Golf

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.

AirportIATAType
Timaru AirportTIUMedium Airport
Anama airstrip-Small Airport
Arrowsmith Station-Small Airport
Ashburton AirportASGSmall 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).

NameAddress
Our Lady Of The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
St. Mary's Anglican Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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

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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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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