Heidelberg, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

2,350 Population 10/sq mi density

46 ft Elevation 14 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$21,000 median income, 5.7% unemployment

Affordability

2.2 / 5.0

$165,400 home value, $827/mo rent

Heidelberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	51.8°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	46 ft (14 m)
Area	225.8 sq mi (584.7 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	-46.4284°N, 168.3701°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"

22% above US avg

Snowfall 3.0"

Wettest Month (May) 4.29"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 1, 2025.

Sep 30, 2003	53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand	M5.6	147 km
Feb 28, 2010	48 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M5.1	131 km
Jul 12, 2008	85 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M5.1	139 km
Aug 21, 2003	25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M5.1	148 km
Apr 25, 2000	35 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M5.0	147 km
Jul 15, 2009	54 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.9	144 km
Jul 15, 2009	77 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.9	121 km
Jul 15, 2009	82 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand	M4.8	111 km
May 28, 2011	55 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.7	139 km
Apr 25, 2005	81 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.7	120 km
Jul 20, 2011	77 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.7	147 km
May 11, 2012	61 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand	M4.7	90 km
Jan 13, 2015	49 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.7	137 km
Sep 30, 1991	32 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.6	146 km
Apr 14, 2009	29 km NW of Riverton, New Zealand	M4.5	56 km
Aug 20, 2009	121 km W of Riverton, New Zealand	M4.5	149 km
Apr 16, 2004	106 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.5	145 km
Oct 12, 2000	15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand	M4.5	87 km
Mar 3, 2007	60 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.5	145 km
May 13, 2009	64 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand	M4.4	110 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1987	DEEP COVE	Meteorological	—	—	143 km
1839	WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND	Unknown	—	—	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
February	58°F (14°C)	2.6 in
March	56°F (13°C)	3.7 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.4 in
May	47°F (8°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
June	43°F (6°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
July	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
August	44°F (7°C)	2.4 in	Driest
September	48°F (9°C)	3.0 in
October	51°F (10°C)	3.5 in
November	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
December	56°F (14°C)	3.9 in

Heidelberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in June to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (2.4").

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