Kaiti, New Zealand
Gisborne · New Zealand
Kaiti is a small city in Gisborne, New Zealand with a population of 8,720. Elevation: 39 ft (12 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
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People
Climate
| Population | 8,720 |
| Population Density | 35 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.6682°, 178.0302° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Gisborne |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 88.3 inches (2,244 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.3 inches (1 cm) |
About Kaiti
Kaiti is a small city in New Zealand (Gisborne) with a population of 8,720. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Climate in Kaiti
Kaiti has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.3°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 981 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 248.7 sq mi (644.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6682°S, 178.0302°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 76 km |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 79 km |
| 1914 | TOLAGA BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 1 | 98 km |
| 1880 | GISBORNE | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 4 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Okataina (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 147 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 148 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 150 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 172 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in |
Kaiti has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 47°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and November the driest (2.7").
Schools in Kaiti
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Wharau School | - | - | - | - |
| Tūranga Tangata Rite | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kaiti
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switch FM Gisborne | dance | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Kaiti
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Company Memorial House | ||||
| East Coast Museum of Technology | ||||
| Gisborne City Vintage Railway | ||||
| Sled House | ||||
| Tairawhiti Museum | ||||
| Wylie Cottage |
Libraries in Kaiti
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. B. Williams Memorial Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Kaiti
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kaiti
19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kaiti
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kaiti
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kaiti
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kaiti
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kaiti
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kaiti
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kaiti
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kaiti
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kaiti
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kaiti
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gisborne Airport | GIS | Medium Airport |
| Wairoa Airport | WIR | Medium Airport |
| Opotiki Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kaiti
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Equippers Church | |
| Gisborne Assembly of God | |
| Gisborne Central Baptist Church | |
| Gisborne Presbyterian Church | |
| Holy Trinity Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Kaiti
4 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Kaiti.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gisborne (new zealand) | 2002 | if was as if the stars were flying across the sky |
| Gisborne (new zealand) | 1982 | gisborne nz 1982 wainui beach to sponge bay |
| Gisborne (new zealand) | 1980 | I was in New Zealand for a working holiday, and a group of us went north of Gisbourn to a cool pub on the beach, it was about 1:00 pm |
| Gisborne (new zealand) | 1977 | Here is an unfiltered account of communications and interactions between a teenage human and a group of ET's. |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in New Zealand
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaiti
What is the population of Kaiti?
Kaiti has a population of 8,720 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 248.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kaiti?
Kaiti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 88.3 inches.
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