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Havelock North, New Zealand
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3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
14,900
Population
61/sq mi density
69 ft
Elevation
21 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent
Havelock North enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 245.2 sq mi (635.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.6667°N, 176.8833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 74 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 127 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 126 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 127 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 121 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 121 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 122 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 147 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 155 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in |
Havelock North has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (2.1").