Kumeu, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

8,510 Population 2/sq mi density

226 ft Elevation 69 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$26,820 median income, 3.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$286,000 home value, $1,430/mo rent

Kumeu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	226 ft (69 m)
Area	4,054.4 sq mi (10,500.8 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.7667°N, 174.5667°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.6"

96% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.94"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 2, 2023.

Jan 3, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M5.0	142 km
Jul 11, 1990	29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand	M4.9	149 km
Jul 6, 2010	5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.8	144 km
Feb 2, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M4.6	140 km
May 17, 1999	39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand	M4.5	132 km
Feb 21, 2007	30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand	M4.5	47 km
Jul 27, 2006	8 km NNE of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.4	147 km
Aug 25, 1997	22 km NW of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.3	134 km
Oct 13, 2000	10 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.2	140 km
May 29, 1994	25 km SW of Hamilton, New Zealand	M4.2	141 km
Feb 20, 2011	9 km NNE of Waihi, New Zealand	M4.0	132 km
Mar 13, 2007	26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand	M4.0	77 km
Jun 21, 1993	24 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand	M3.9	117 km
Jun 17, 1993	24 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand	M3.8	120 km
Jul 8, 2005	16 km SSW of Waihi, New Zealand	M3.8	132 km
Feb 3, 2007	54 km W of Raglan, New Zealand	M3.8	120 km
Jun 23, 1993	26 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand	M3.8	118 km
Feb 21, 2007	31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand	M3.8	48 km
Jul 2, 2005	15 km WNW of Katikati, New Zealand	M3.7	134 km
Jun 1, 2002	51 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand	M3.7	134 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (31 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	31 km
Whangarei	Pyroclastic cone(s)	397 m (1,302 ft)	Unknown	116 km
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	160 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands	Volcanic field	388 m (1,273 ft)	400	174 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
February	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in	Driest
March	64°F (18°C)	4.0 in
April	60°F (16°C)	4.5 in
May	56°F (13°C)	4.5 in
June	52°F (11°C)	5.8 in
July	54°F (12°C)	5.9 in	Wettest
August	52°F (11°C)	5.4 in	Coldest
September	54°F (12°C)	4.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.9 in
November	60°F (15°C)	3.9 in
December	63°F (17°C)	4.3 in

Kumeu has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in August to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (3.5").

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