Hawera, New Zealand

Taranaki Region · New Zealand

Hawera is a small city in Taranaki Region, New Zealand with a population of 10,300. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

10,300 Population
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
59.9 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population10,300

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain59.9 in/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Population10,300
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates-39.5917°, 174.2833°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceTaranaki Region
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation59.9 inches (1,522 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hawera

Hawera is a small city in New Zealand (Taranaki Region) with a population of 10,300. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Climate in Hawera

Hawera has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.2°C), the coldest is Aug (9.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1352 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 9.6° / 24.3° 64.1
Feb 17°C / 63°F 9.1° / 24.1° 95.6
Mar 15.6°C / 60°F 8.2° / 22.1° 96.2
Apr 14°C / 57°F 6.6° / 20.8° 93.9
May 12.3°C / 54°F 4.7° / 18.4° 125.3
Jun 10.6°C / 51°F 4.4° / 16.3° 115.3
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F 3.6° / 15.4° 139.2
Aug 9.7°C / 49°F 2° / 15.2° 135.9
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 3.4° / 17° 123.1
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 4.4° / 19.1° 109.5
Nov 14.3°C / 58°F 7.3° / 21.1° 123.4
Dec 16.2°C / 61°F 9° / 22.1° 130.7
Hawera 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 47°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above New Zealand avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates39.5917°S, 174.2833°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"
58% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

894 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Jul 30, 2025.

Jul 3, 2012 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand M6.3 66 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 132 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 15 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 36 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 109 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 105 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 98 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 125 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 69 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 57 km
Mar 13, 2005 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 89 km
Jul 15, 2009 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 87 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 141 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 143 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 139 km
Feb 18, 1992 41 km SW of Patea, New Zealand M5.2 48 km
Sep 22, 2022 63 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.2 127 km
Jul 13, 2007 29 km WSW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.1 29 km
Oct 30, 2000 28 km NW of Otaki, New Zealand M5.1 123 km
Sep 24, 2000 22 km WNW of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.1 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 3.0 m - 129 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 143 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taranaki (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 37 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 116 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 126 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
February 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 62°F (16°C) 4.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in
June 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in
July 47°F (9°C) 6.5 in Coldest, Wettest
August 49°F (9°C) 5.3 in
September 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in

Hawera has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 47°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Hawera

10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Joseph's School - - - -
Tawhiti School - - - -
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori ō Ngāti Ruanui - - - -
Ramanui School - - - -
Turuturu School - - - -
Hawera Primary School - - - -
Mokoia School - - - -
OneSchool Global Hawera - - - -
Hāwera Christian School - - - -
Te Paepae O Aotea - - - -
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Museums in Hawera

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aotea Utanganui / Museum of South Taranaki
Pioneer Village
Tawhiti Museum

Libraries in Hawera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Eltham LibraryPlus0.0
Hawera LibraryPlus0.0
Kaponga LibraryPlus0.0
Manaia LibraryPlus0.0
Patea LibraryPlus0.0
Public library0.0

Hotels in Hawera

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

White Hart Hotel

Restaurants in Hawera

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hawera Seafoods & Chinese Restaurant
Indian Zaika
Milan
Pizza Hut
Upside Down Eatery

Cafes in Hawera

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

% Arabica
Hawera Bakery & Cafe
Marracbo Coffee
Parson Bird
The galeto cafe
The Gathering
The Recipe
Tuns Bakery

Cinemas in Hawera

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hawera Cinemas

Theatres in Hawera

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hāwera Memorial Theatre
Hawera Repertory Society Inc

Clinics in Hawera

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mountainview Medical Centre
Ngāti Ruanui Healthcare

Gas Stations in Hawera

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gull
PAK'nSAVE Fuel
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Banks in Hawera

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bank of New Zealand
Bank of New Zealand
TSB
Westpac

Golf Courses in Hawera

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hawera Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Hawera

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Manganui Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Hawera

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Plymouth AirportNPLMedium Airport
Wanganui AirportWAGMedium Airport
Hawera Airport-Small Airport
Norfolk Airport-Small Airport
Stratford Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hawera

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hawera Assembly of God
Hawera Baptist Church
Hawera Gospel Hall
Hawera Islamic Centre
Hawera Methodist Church
Sacred Manaia Parish
Saint Johns Presbyterian Church
Saint Marys Anglican Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Salvation Army Hawera

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Meteorites
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Meteorites Near Hawera

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Hawera.

Name Year Description
Mokoia 1908

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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What is the weather like in Hawera?

Hawera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.9 inches.

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