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Kensington, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
1,640 Population 125/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,880 median income, 5.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent
Kensington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates-44.4120°N, 171.2470°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

431 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 25, 2025.

Sep 3, 2010 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand M7.0 109 km
Feb 21, 2011 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand M6.1 147 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 130 km
Feb 22, 2011 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.6 142 km
Feb 22, 2011 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.5 145 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 141 km
Sep 19, 2023 Canterbury, New Zealand M5.5 79 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 137 km
Oct 20, 1998 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.4 141 km
Jun 21, 2011 1 km SSE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.2 137 km
Oct 4, 2010 5 km ESE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.1 139 km
Sep 3, 2010 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand M5.1 103 km
Jul 6, 2015 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.1 122 km
Jan 19, 2011 2 km S of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.1 136 km
Sep 4, 2010 15 km SW of Darfield, New Zealand M5.0 110 km
May 9, 2011 2 km ESE of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 130 km
Sep 3, 2010 6 km NNE of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 135 km
Jun 5, 2011 0 km E of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 130 km
Feb 25, 2011 5 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand M4.9 146 km
Sep 3, 2010 4 km SSE of Oxford, New Zealand M4.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND Unknown 1.0 m — 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
February 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
March 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 44°F (6°C) 1.4 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Kensington has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (1.4").

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