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Lake Hawea, New Zealand
Full City Profile
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,190
Population
198/sq mi density
1,138 ft
Elevation
347 meters
49°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,320 median income, 1.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$273,600 home value, $1,368/mo rent
Lake Hawea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -44.6084°N, 169.2601°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | — | — | 11 km |
| 1886 | JACKSON BAY, SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 38°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in |
Lake Hawea has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in July to 59°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").