Kawerau, New Zealand

Bay of Plenty · New Zealand

Kawerau is a small city in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with a population of 7,750. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

7,750 Population 915/sq mi density

151 ft Elevation 46 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

110.2 in Annual Rain

Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population7,750

Density915/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)

Rain110.2 in/yr

Elevation151 ft (46 m)

Population	7,750
Population Density	915 / sq mi
Elevation	151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates	-38.1000°, 176.7000°
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland
Country	🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / Province	Bay of Plenty
Average Temperature	49°F (9°C)
January Average	56°F (13°C)
July Average	42°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation	110.2 inches (2,798 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kawerau

Kawerau is a small city in New Zealand (Bay of Plenty) with a population of 7,750. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 110.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Climate in Kawerau

Kawerau has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1511 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	0°C / 32°F	- / -	99.0
Feb	0°C / 32°F	- / -	114.0
Mar	0°C / 32°F	- / -	117.0
Apr	0°C / 32°F	- / -	117.0
May	0°C / 32°F	- / -	150.0
Jun	0°C / 32°F	- / -	150.0
Jul	0°C / 32°F	- / -	142.0
Aug	0°C / 32°F	- / -	137.0
Sep	0°C / 32°F	- / -	127.0
Oct	0°C / 32°F	- / -	122.0
Nov	0°C / 32°F	- / -	104.0
Dec	0°C / 32°F	- / -	132.0

Kawerau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 110.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)

Annual Average	49.0°F
	9% below New Zealand avg
January Average	56°F (13°C)
July Average	42°F (5°C)

Geography

Elevation	151 ft (46 m)
Area	8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²)
Population Density	915/sq mi
Coordinates	38.1000°S, 176.7000°E
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.2"

190% above New Zealand avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 6.38"

Driest Month (Jan) 4.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,679 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 15, 1994	83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand	M6.5	116 km
Aug 10, 1993	42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand	M6.4	88 km
Dec 7, 2012	27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand	M6.3	66 km
Jun 21, 1992	31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand	M6.2	48 km
Oct 25, 1999	24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand	M6.2	103 km
May 18, 1999	54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand	M5.8	141 km
May 16, 1992	25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand	M5.8	108 km
Aug 18, 1999	74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand	M5.7	101 km
Oct 16, 2012	8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.6	76 km
Jan 27, 2011	21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.6	76 km
Mar 22, 1990	115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.6	138 km
May 5, 2023	82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.6	107 km
Mar 25, 1992	28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.6	50 km
Jul 18, 2004	20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand	M5.6	20 km
May 24, 2001	38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand	M5.5	142 km
Nov 16, 1991	60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.5	92 km
Jul 5, 2011	29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.5	105 km
Mar 23, 1999	12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand	M5.4	26 km
Jul 7, 2012	8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand	M5.3	133 km
Aug 17, 2002	13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand	M5.3	15 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1910	LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND	Meteorological	1.5 m	1	128 km
2022	LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND	Earthquake	1.0 m	-	104 km
1956	LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND	Earthquake	0.9 m	-	119 km
1914	TOLAGA BAY, NORTH ISLAND	Eruption + Earthquake	-	1	136 km
1895	LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND	Eruption + Earthquake	-	-	99 km
1846	LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND	Unknown	-	-	128 km
1831	POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND	Earthquake	-	-	132 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Okataina (18 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Okataina	Lava dome(s)	1,111 m (3,645 ft)	1981	18 km
Reporoa	Caldera	592 m (1,942 ft)	1180	48 km
Maroa	Caldera(s)	897 m (2,943 ft)	180	65 km
Whakaari/White Island	Stratovolcano(es)	294 m (965 ft)	2019	77 km
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	99 km
Taupo	Caldera	760 m (2,493 ft)	260	101 km
Tongariro	Stratovolcano(es)	1,978 m (6,490 ft)	2012	150 km
Ruapehu	Stratovolcano	2,797 m (9,177 ft)	2007	164 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	56°F (13°C)	4.1 in	Driest
February	65°F (19°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
March	63°F (17°C)	5.7 in
April	58°F (14°C)	4.9 in
May	52°F (11°C)	5.1 in
June	48°F (9°C)	6.3 in
July	42°F (5°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
August	49°F (9°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
September	52°F (11°C)	5.4 in
October	55°F (13°C)	4.8 in
November	59°F (15°C)	4.6 in
December	63°F (17°C)	5.4 in

Kawerau has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (4.1").

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Schools in Kawerau

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Te Whata Tau o Putauaki	-	-	-	-
Kawerau Putauaki School	-	-	-	-
Tarawera High School	-	-	-	-
Kawerau South School	-	-	-	-
Te Mahoe School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Kawerau

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Keep Laughing Forever Radio	80's, 90's	MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Kawerau

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Edgecumbe Library		0.0
Library and Museum		0.0

Hotels in Kawerau

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kawerau Hotel

Restaurants in Kawerau

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Mansoon Limited Indian restaurant

The Woodsmen restaurant and Grill

Cafes in Kawerau

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Bakehouse Cafe

Gas Stations in Kawerau

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

G.A.S.

Gull Kawerau

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Shopping Malls in Kawerau

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tarawera Mall

Golf Courses in Kawerau

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hinehopu Golf Course

Kawerau Golf Course

Airports Near Kawerau

11 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Rotorua Regional Airport	ROT	Medium Airport
Taupo Airport	TUO	Medium Airport
Tauranga Airport	TRG	Medium Airport
Whakatāne Airport	WHK	Medium Airport
Centennial Park Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Galatea Airfield	-	Small Airport
Matakana Island Airport	-	Small Airport
Motiti Island Airport	-	Small Airport
Mount Tarawera Airport	-	Small Airport
Opotiki Airport	-	Small Airport
Waihi Beach Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Kawerau

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
NZ Post Kawerau

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kawerau

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
House of Hope / Whare Tumanako (AOG)
Kawerau Bible Chapel
Kawerau Christian Fellowship
Kawerau Community Church
Kawerau Lutheran Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovas Witnesses
Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church
Saint Gerards Parish
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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Waterfalls Near Kawerau

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kawerau.

Name	Description
Tarawera Falls	Height: 65.0

Quick Facts

Timezone

Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital	Wellington
Population	4,885,500
Area	268,680 km²
GDP (USD)	$255,194,972,673
GDP per capita	$49,076
HDI	0.939
Life expectancy	83.0 years
Internet users	96.2%
Urban population	83.9%
Currency	NZD (Dollar)
Languages	English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code	+64
TLD	.nz
Driving side	left

Volcanoes Near Kawerau

Volcano	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption
Okataina	Lava dome(s)	1,111 m	1981

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	New Year's Day
Jan 2	Day after New Year's Day	Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19	Wellington Anniversary Day	Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26	Auckland Anniversary Day	Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2	Nelson Anniversary Day	Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6	Waitangi Day	Waitangi Day
Mar 9	Taranaki Anniversary Day	Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23	Otago Anniversary Day	Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3	Good Friday	Good Friday
Apr 6	Easter Monday	Easter Monday
Apr 7	Southland Anniversary Day	Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27	Anzac Day	Anzac Day
Jun 1	King's Birthday	King's Birthday
Jul 10	Matariki	Matariki
Sep 28	Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day	Dominion Day
Oct 23	Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day	Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26	Labour Day	Labour Day
Nov 2	Marlborough Anniversary Day	Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13	Canterbury Anniversary Day	Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30	Chatham Islands Anniversary Day	Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30	Westland Anniversary Day	Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Christmas Day
Dec 28	Boxing Day	Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kawerau

What is the population of Kawerau?

Kawerau has a population of 7,750 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 915 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kawerau?

Kawerau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 110.2 inches.

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