Kawhia, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Kawhia is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 410. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

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

410 Population
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
59.7 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population410

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain59.7 in/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population410
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates-38.0667°, 174.8167°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation59.7 inches (1,515 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kawhia

Kawhia is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 410. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.7 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Kawhia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above New Zealand avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates38.0667°S, 174.8167°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

870 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Jul 30, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 116 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 111 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 78 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 142 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 134 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 114 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 149 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 102 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 106 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 125 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 141 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 112 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 120 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 108 km
Jan 6, 2011 65 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.1 82 km
Jan 24, 2021 16 km E of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.1 142 km
Jan 21, 2010 53 km E of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 109 km
Jun 19, 2005 57 km ESE of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 120 km
Sep 4, 2019 13 km SW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.1 129 km
Apr 20, 1998 60 km W of Turangi, New Zealand M5.1 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 1 127 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 126 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 126 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 131 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 117 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 130 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 133 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 138 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 140 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 147 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 150 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 152 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
February 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 6.5 in
June 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in Wettest
July 49°F (9°C) 5.9 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 5.9 in
September 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in

Kawhia has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Kawhia

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Te Kura o Tahaaroa - - - -
Kāwhia School - - - -
Kinohaku School - - - -
Hauturu School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kawhia

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Raglan Communtiy Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Rush FM fringe, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Robotic alternative, indie AAC
Free FM 89 Hamilton community, entertainment UNKNOWN

Museums in Kawhia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kawhia Regional Museum, Gallery and Information Centre

Libraries in Kawhia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kawhia Library0.0

Hotels in Kawhia

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sands of Kawhia

Cafes in Kawhia

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Rusty Snapper

Gas Stations in Kawhia

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kawhia Motors
KLD Fuels

Airports Near Kawhia

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
Limestone Downs Airport-Small Airport
Raglan AerodromeRAGSmall Airport
Te Kowhai Airfield-Small Airport
Te Kuiti Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kawhia

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Anglican Church
Kawhia Coast Baptist Fellowship
Kawhia Methodist Memorial Church
St Peters Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Kawhia

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

Name Description
Marokopa Falls

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

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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What is the population of Kawhia?

Kawhia has a population of 410 residents and is located in New Zealand..

What is the weather like in Kawhia?

Kawhia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.7 inches.

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