Hokitika, New Zealand
Full City Profile
2,920
Population
20 ft
Elevation
6 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
Hokitika experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 94.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7167°S, 170.9667°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1913 | TASMAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 111 km |
| 1869 | NEW ZEALAND | Unknown | 0.6 m | - | 1 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 9.1 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 9.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 7.9 in |
Hokitika has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 45°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 94.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.6") and February the driest (5.6").