Gloriavale Christian Church, New Zealand

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570 Population 2,478/sq mi density
656 ft Elevation 200 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 122.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 40°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US 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 US 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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