Glengarry, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

3,540 Population 16/sq mi density

46 ft Elevation 14 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$22,140 median income, 3.9% unemployment

Affordability

2.0 / 5.0

$182,000 home value, $910/mo rent

Glengarry experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	51.8°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	46 ft (14 m)
Area	225.8 sq mi (584.7 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	-46.3984°N, 168.3701°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"

22% above US avg

Snowfall 3.0"

Wettest Month (May) 4.29"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 1, 2025.

Sep 30, 2003	53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand	M5.6	144 km
Jul 12, 2008	85 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M5.1	138 km
Feb 28, 2010	48 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M5.1	129 km
Aug 21, 2003	25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M5.1	145 km
Apr 25, 2000	35 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M5.0	144 km
Jul 15, 2009	54 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.9	142 km
Jul 15, 2009	77 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.9	119 km
Feb 21, 2007	38 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.8	148 km
Jul 15, 2009	82 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand	M4.8	110 km
May 11, 2012	61 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand	M4.7	89 km
Jul 20, 2011	77 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.7	145 km
May 28, 2011	55 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.7	137 km
Apr 25, 2005	81 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.7	119 km
Jan 13, 2015	49 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.7	135 km
Aug 25, 2009	122 km W of Riverton, New Zealand	M4.6	150 km
Sep 30, 1991	32 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.6	143 km
Jul 15, 2009	95 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.6	150 km
Apr 14, 2009	29 km NW of Riverton, New Zealand	M4.5	54 km
Jul 30, 2009	89 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.5	150 km
Oct 12, 2000	15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand	M4.5	87 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1987	DEEP COVE	Meteorological	—	—	141 km
1839	WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND	Unknown	—	—	63 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
February	58°F (14°C)	2.6 in
March	56°F (13°C)	3.7 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.4 in
May	47°F (8°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
June	43°F (6°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
July	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
August	44°F (7°C)	2.4 in	Driest
September	48°F (9°C)	3.0 in
October	51°F (10°C)	3.5 in
November	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
December	56°F (14°C)	3.9 in

Glengarry has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in June to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (2.4").

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