Kaiapoi, New Zealand
Canterbury · New Zealand
Kaiapoi is a small city in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 12,850. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 12,850 |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | -43.3783°, 172.6401° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Canterbury |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.2 inches (869 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About Kaiapoi
Kaiapoi is a small city in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 12,850. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Climate in Kaiapoi
Kaiapoi has an average annual temperature of 11.6°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jan (17°C), the coldest is Jul (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3783°S, 172.6401°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 2 | 79 km |
| 1895 | PIEGON BAY | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 40 km |
| 1881 | PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 41 km |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | - | 86 km |
| 1922 | SE. NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 51 km |
| 1978 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | - | - | 43 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in |
Kaiapoi has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (1.9").
Schools in Kaiapoi
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiapoi High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaiapoi North School | - | - | - | - |
| Kaiapoi Borough School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Patrick's School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kaiapoi
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDU 98.5FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 3ABN Christian Radio | bible teaching, christian | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Anthemz | - | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Akaroa World Radio | easy listening | AAC | |
| XS80s | 1980's, 1980s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dave FM | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Power Hit FM 87.8 - Christchurch, NZ | pop music, top 40 | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 8K.NZ | eclectic, independent | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RDU | alternative | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Kaiapoi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Museum | ||||
| Canterbury Museum Pop-Up | ||||
| Godley Head Heritage Trust Museum | ||||
| Kowai Archives | ||||
| Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre | ||||
| Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery | ||||
| New Brighton Museum | ||||
| Ngaio Marsh House | ||||
| Our City O-Tautahi | ||||
| Quake City | ||||
| Rangiora Museum | ||||
| Rutherford's Den | ||||
| Steam Scene Museum | ||||
| Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum | ||||
| Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities | ||||
| The Central Art Gallery | ||||
| The Whare | ||||
| Thornycroft Torpedo Boat Museum | ||||
| Yaldhurst Museum |
Libraries in Kaiapoi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARA Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ARA Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aranui Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Book Discussion Scheme | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library - Te Puna Mātauraka o Waitaha | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library - Te Puna Mātauraka o Waitaha | 0.0 | |||||
| Diamond Harbour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fendalton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heathcote Valley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heathcote Valley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hornby Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Hurunui Memorial Library Amberley | 0.0 | |||||
| Leithfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyttelton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Macmillan Brown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Matatiki: Hornby Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| New Brighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Opawa Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Papanui Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parklands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rangiora Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redcliff Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saint Martins Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saint Martins Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shirley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spreydon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tūranga (Christchurch Central Library) | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Riccarton Community and School Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kaiapoi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Farmers' Market | |||||
| Christchurch Night Market — Ferrymead | |||||
| Lyttleton Farmers Market | |||||
| Rangiora Produce Market Ltd | |||||
| Riccarton Rotary Market | |||||
| Riverside Market | |||||
| Small farmers market | |||||
| South Christchurch Farmers' Market | |||||
| The Provedore |
Restaurants in Kaiapoi
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kaiapoi
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kaiapoi
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kaiapoi
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kaiapoi
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kaiapoi
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kaiapoi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kaiapoi
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch International Airport | CHC | Large Airport |
| Culverden | - | Small Airport |
| Dunsandel | - | Small Airport |
| Fernside Fields Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Field Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Kings (Ladbrooks) | - | Small Airport |
| Rangiora Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Springfield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taitapu Ag strip | - | Small Airport |
| West Melton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Worthy Lodge airstrip (Ladbrooks) | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kaiapoi
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kaiapoi Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kaiapoi
16 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Hour Surgery | ||
| ARA Health Centre | ||
| Cashel Health Centre | ||
| Christchurch PsychMed | ||
| Ear Health Riccarton | ||
| Etu Pasifika | ||
| High Street City Health | ||
| Ilam Medical Centre | ||
| Maui Clinic | ||
| Pegasus Primary Mental Health Services | ||
| Rodger Wright Centre | ||
| Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa | ||
| Straven Medical | ||
| The Merivale Clinic | ||
| Triton Hearing Clinic, St Albans | ||
| Urology Associates |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kaiapoi
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kaiapoi Baptist Church | |
| Kaiapoi Co-operating Parish | |
| Riverside Community Church / Riverside Christian Fellowship | |
| Saint Patrick's Parish - Kaiapoi | |
| St Bartholomew's Anglican Church - Kaiapoi |
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UFO Sightings Near Kaiapoi
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Kaiapoi.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kaiapoi christchurch (new zealand) | 1998 | Taveling south about 3 times faster than an aircraft Light blue glow about 10000ft Size of 737 eastern sky 45deg travelling due south |
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Kaiapoi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.
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