Howick, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

11,980 Population 276/sq mi density

171 ft Elevation 52 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$27,780 median income, 3.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$306,800 home value, $1,534/mo rent

Howick enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.2°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	171 ft (52 m)
Area	43.4 sq mi (112.4 km²)
Population Density	276/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.8936°N, 174.9317°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"

107% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.79"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 25, 2025.

Nov 23, 1994	12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand	M5.2	124 km
Jan 3, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M5.0	110 km
Jul 11, 1990	29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand	M4.9	114 km
Jul 11, 1993	34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand	M4.9	144 km
Jun 30, 1993	45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand	M4.9	139 km
Jul 6, 2010	5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.8	110 km
Jun 26, 2002	15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.8	141 km
Oct 1, 1993	23 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.7	150 km
Jul 17, 2012	14 km S of Tauranga, New Zealand	M4.6	150 km
Jul 17, 1990	52 km E of Tairua, New Zealand	M4.6	134 km
Feb 2, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M4.6	108 km
Jan 8, 2009	49 km N of Maketu, New Zealand	M4.6	147 km
Oct 5, 2011	23 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand	M4.6	141 km
Mar 3, 2023	40 km N of Maketu, New Zealand	M4.5	148 km
Feb 28, 2022	63 km E of Tairua, New Zealand	M4.5	146 km
Feb 21, 2007	30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand	M4.5	39 km
May 17, 1999	39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand	M4.5	124 km
Mar 12, 2004	23 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.4	149 km
Feb 28, 2022	67 km E of Tairua, New Zealand	M4.4	150 km
Jun 1, 2014	26 km N of Maketu, New Zealand	M4.4	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (6 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	6 km
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	125 km
Whangarei	Pyroclastic cone(s)	397 m (1,302 ft)	Unknown	140 km
Okataina	Lava dome(s)	1,111 m (3,645 ft)	1981	194 km
Maroa	Caldera(s)	897 m (2,943 ft)	180	198 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands	Volcanic field	388 m (1,273 ft)	400	200 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	3.8 in
February	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Warmest, Driest
March	65°F (19°C)	4.4 in
April	61°F (16°C)	4.4 in
May	56°F (13°C)	4.4 in
June	52°F (11°C)	5.5 in
July	52°F (11°C)	5.8 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	52°F (11°C)	5.2 in
September	55°F (13°C)	4.5 in
October	58°F (14°C)	4.0 in
November	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
December	64°F (18°C)	4.3 in

Howick has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (3.5").

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