Gloriavale Christian Church, New Zealand

West Coast · New Zealand

Gloriavale Christian Church is a small town in West Coast, New Zealand with a population of 570. Elevation: 656 ft (200 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

570 Population 2,478/sq mi density
656 ft Elevation 200 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
122.3 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population570
Density2,478/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain122.3 in/yr
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Population570
Population Density2,478 / sq mi
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Coordinates-42.6055°, 171.7030°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWest Coast
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation122.3 inches (3,107 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gloriavale Christian Church

Gloriavale Christian Church is a small town in New Zealand (West Coast) with a population of 570. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet (200 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 122.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Gloriavale Christian Church experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 122.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 40°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below New Zealand avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density2,478/sq mi
Coordinates42.6055°S, 171.7030°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.3"
222% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 7.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

756 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 M7.0 102 km
Jun 18, 1994 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.8 40 km
Nov 24, 1995 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.2 43 km
Feb 21, 2011 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand M6.1 135 km
Apr 24, 2015 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M6.1 123 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 75 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 94 km
Jan 28, 1991 29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.9 66 km
Jun 13, 2011 9 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.9 136 km
Feb 14, 2016 12 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.8 130 km
Jan 28, 1991 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.7 69 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 79 km
Jan 5, 2015 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand M5.6 63 km
Feb 22, 2011 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.6 133 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 66 km
Feb 22, 2011 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.5 134 km
Sep 19, 2023 Canterbury, New Zealand M5.5 131 km
May 29, 1995 South Island of New Zealand M5.5 52 km
Feb 15, 1991 38 km S of Westport, New Zealand M5.4 57 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Earthquake 6.5 m 2 111 km
1913 TASMAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m - 91 km
1869 NEW ZEALAND Unknown 0.6 m - 62 km
1922 SE. NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 0.4 m - 115 km
1978 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Meteorological - - 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 8.3 in
February 58°F (14°C) 7.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 55°F (13°C) 9.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 10.0 in
May 45°F (7°C) 11.4 in
June 40°F (5°C) 9.0 in
July 40°F (4°C) 8.5 in Coldest
August 41°F (5°C) 8.2 in
September 45°F (7°C) 11.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 11.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 14.1 in Wettest
December 55°F (13°C) 12.4 in

Gloriavale Christian Church has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 40°F in July to 58°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 122.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.1") and February the driest (7.8").

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Ski Resorts Near Gloriavale Christian Church

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Porters Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mount Olympus Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mount Cheeseman Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mt Cheeseman Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Broken River Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Craigieburn Valley Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Temple Basin Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gloriavale Christian Church

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hokitika AirfieldHKKMedium Airport
Greymouth AirportGMNSmall Airport
Lake Haupiri/Gloriavale Christian Community Airport-Small Airport
Manuka Point Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Gloriavale Christian Church

7 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Gloriavale Christian Church.

Name Description
Crawshaw Falls Height: 12.0
Crawshaw Falls Height: 32.0
Crawshaw Falls Height: 40.0
Ethel Falls Height: 95.0
Kopara Falls
Ngarimu Waterfall
North Falls

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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What is the population of Gloriavale Christian Church?

Gloriavale Christian Church has a population of 570 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2,478 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gloriavale Christian Church?

Gloriavale Christian Church has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 122.3 inches.

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