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Havelock, New Zealand

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2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
588 Population 45/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,940 median income, 2.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$288,600 home value, $1,443/mo rent
Havelock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area13.1 sq mi (33.8 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates-41.2833°N, 173.7667°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 67 km
Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 60 km
Jul 3, 2012 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand M6.3 140 km
Apr 24, 2015 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M6.1 107 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 143 km
May 27, 1992 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.0 37 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 65 km
Aug 16, 2013 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 56 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 60 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 34 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 104 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 142 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 102 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 61 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 61 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 136 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 55 km
Jan 5, 2017 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 66 km
Jul 15, 2009 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 124 km
Mar 13, 2005 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m — 103 km
1868 NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 3.0 m — 137 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m — 60 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m — 67 km
1855 WHARANUI Earthquake — — 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Warmest
February 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
May 49°F (9°C) 5.9 in
June 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in Coldest
July 47°F (8°C) 6.5 in Wettest
August 45°F (7°C) 6.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in
December 58°F (15°C) 5.0 in

Havelock has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.2").

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