Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

1,180 Population 1,035/sq mi density

1,283 ft Elevation 391 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$22,620 median income, 1.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.5 / 5.0

$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

Hanmer Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 40°F Jul (4°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	60°F (15°C)
July Average	40°F (4°C)
Sunny Days	256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,283 ft (391 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density	1,035/sq mi
Coordinates	-42.5167°N, 172.8167°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"

17% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,047 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	138 km
Jun 18, 1994	56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand	M6.8	107 km
Aug 16, 2013	29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand	M6.5	140 km
Nov 24, 1995	47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand	M6.2	98 km
Feb 21, 2011	6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand	M6.1	119 km
Apr 24, 2015	73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand	M6.1	53 km
Jun 19, 1994	40 km N of Methven, New Zealand	M6.0	129 km
May 27, 1992	21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand	M6.0	125 km
Feb 10, 1990	90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand	M6.0	19 km
Jun 13, 2011	9 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand	M5.9	117 km
Jan 28, 1991	29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand	M5.9	108 km
Aug 16, 2013	26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand	M5.9	133 km
Feb 14, 2016	12 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand	M5.8	107 km
Feb 10, 1990	90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand	M5.7	26 km
Jan 28, 1991	27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand	M5.7	109 km
Jan 5, 2015	43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand	M5.6	142 km
Feb 22, 2011	7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand	M5.6	121 km
Aug 16, 2013	30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand	M5.5	136 km
May 29, 1995	South Island of New Zealand	M5.5	122 km
Mar 30, 1992	57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand	M5.5	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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	31 km
1895	PIEGON BAY	Meteorological	5.0 m	—	130 km
1881	PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA)	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	131 km
1913	TASMAN SEA	Earthquake	1.5 m	—	135 km
1922	SE. NEW ZEALAND	Earthquake	0.4 m	—	56 km
2013	WELLINGTON	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	140 km
1978	OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND	Meteorological	—	—	64 km
1855	WHARANUI	Earthquake	—	—	124 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	60°F (15°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
February	60°F (15°C)	2.8 in	Driest
March	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.8 in
May	45°F (7°C)	3.8 in
June	41°F (5°C)	3.5 in
July	40°F (4°C)	4.4 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	42°F (6°C)	4.2 in
September	46°F (8°C)	3.7 in
October	50°F (10°C)	4.3 in
November	53°F (12°C)	3.6 in
December	57°F (14°C)	3.6 in

Hanmer Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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