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Hamilton, New Zealand
Full City Profile
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
189,700
Population
4,434/sq mi density
128 ft
Elevation
39 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$25,860 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent
Hamilton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 42.8 sq mi (110.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,434/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.7833°N, 175.2833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 137 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 132 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 99 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 102 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 105 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 113 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 116 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 131 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 156 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 168 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 170 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in |
Hamilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 45°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.4").