Halcombe, New Zealand
Manawatu-Wanganui · New Zealand
Halcombe is a small town in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand with a population of 500. Elevation: 384 ft (117 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°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 | 500 |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Coordinates | -40.1433°, 175.4944° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Manawatu-Wanganui |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.9 inches (988 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Halcombe
Halcombe is a small town in New Zealand (Manawatu-Wanganui) with a population of 500. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet (117 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1433°S, 175.4944°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1931 | N. NEW ZEALAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 15.0 m | 261 | 61 km |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | - | 130 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 141 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | - | - | 133 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 96 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 110 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 153 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 154 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in |
Halcombe has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 46°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.4").
Schools in Halcombe
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halcombe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Halcombe
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian FM 91.2 Whanganui NZ | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Brian FM 91.2 Wanganui NZ | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| AWA FM | community radio, iwi | AAC 63 kbps | |
| 2XS FM Palmerston North | retro, rock | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Halcombe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Museum | ||||
| Coach House Museum | ||||
| Rugby Museum | ||||
| Te Manawa Museum | ||||
| Traction Engine Museum |
Libraries in Halcombe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awapuni Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bulls Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Feilding Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palmerston North City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palmerston North City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sanson Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sanson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Pātikitiki Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Youth Space | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Halcombe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Street Market (Saturday) |
Hotels in Halcombe
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Halcombe
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Halcombe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Halcombe
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerston North Airport | PMR | Medium Airport |
| RNZAF Base Ohakea | OHA | Medium Airport |
| Wanganui Airport | WAG | Medium Airport |
| Alfredton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dannevirke Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Feilding Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Foxpine Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taihape Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Waiouru Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Halcombe
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Michaels and all Angels - Stanway |
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Meteorites Near Halcombe
1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Halcombe.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kimbolton | 1976 |
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Public Holidays in New Zealand
23 public holidays this year
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Halcombe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.
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