Levin, New Zealand

Manawatu-Wanganui · New Zealand

Levin is a small city in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand with a population of 18,800. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

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

18,800 Population 2,171/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
70.7 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population18,800
Density2,171/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain70.7 in/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population18,800
Population Density2,171 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates-40.6333°, 175.2750°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceManawatu-Wanganui
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation70.7 inches (1,795 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)

About Levin

Levin is a small city in New Zealand (Manawatu-Wanganui) with a population of 18,800. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.7 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Climate in Levin

Levin has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.7°C), the coldest is Aug (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1303 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.7°C / 64°F 12.5° / 23.5° 60.2
Feb 17.7°C / 64°F 12.2° / 22.8° 110.9
Mar 16.5°C / 62°F 10.9° / 21.7° 81.5
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 10.1° / 20° 79.0
May 13.6°C / 56°F 8.2° / 18° 109.6
Jun 12.1°C / 54°F 7.5° / 15.9° 116.5
Jul 11°C / 52°F 6.8° / 15.2° 133.4
Aug 10.8°C / 51°F 5.6° / 14.8° 137.8
Sep 11.5°C / 53°F 6.5° / 15.5° 127.4
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 7° / 18° 97.0
Nov 14.5°C / 58°F 9.5° / 19.1° 113.9
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 11.1° / 20.7° 136.2
Levin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 70.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Population Density2,171/sq mi
Coordinates40.6333°S, 175.2750°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.7"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,321 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 143 km
May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 77 km
Jul 3, 2012 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand M6.3 146 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 77 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 46 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 143 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 134 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 140 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 115 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 146 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 63 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 98 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 47 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 39 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 125 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 106 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 98 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 110 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 95 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 115 km
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m - 72 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m - 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 153 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 167 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in Warmest
February 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Coldest
July 49°F (10°C) 4.0 in
August 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Levin has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Levin

11 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Levin Intermediate School - - - -
Saint Joseph's Catholic School - - - -
Horowhenua College - - - -
Levin North School - - - -
Levin School - - - -
Fairfield School - - - -
Waiopehu College - - - -
Levin East School - - - -
Ohau School - - - -
Taitoko School - - - -
Poroutawhao School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Levin

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Coast Access Radio MP3 community radio MP3 134 kbps
2XS FM Palmerston North retro, rock MP3 256 kbps
Paekakariki 88.2FM community, eclectic AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Levin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Audio Visual Museum
Foxton Flax Stripper Museum
Foxton Historical Society Museum
Kapiti Coast Museum
Otaki Museum
Shannon Railway Station Museum & Visitor Centre
Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom
Tokomaru Steam Engine Museum

Libraries in Levin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Foxton Library0.0
Ōtaki Library0.0
Shannon Library0.0
Te Takere0.0
Waikanae Library0.0

Hotels in Levin

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Travelodge Motel

Restaurants in Levin

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brown Butter Kitchen
Cobb & Co
Fishy Business
Golden Island
Kaffir Lime
Kiwi Grill
Pizza Hut
Raewyn's Restaurant
Rangoli Indian
Sushiman
Thai Taste Express

Cafes in Levin

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Anatolia Turkish Cuisine
Mr Bun
Salt and Pepper Cafe
Te Takere
The Bakery Cafe
The George Cafe, Speldhurst Country Estate
Whispers

Cinemas in Levin

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Focal Point Cinema

Theatres in Levin

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Levin Little Theatre
Levin Performing Arts Centre

Clinics in Levin

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Levin Family Health

Dentists in Levin

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carpenters Dental

Veterinaries in Levin

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rob Bloomfield Veterinary
Vets

Train Stations in Levin

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Levin

Gas Stations in Levin

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allied Petroleum
BP
Caltex
Gull
Mobil
New World
Z
Z Levin

Banks in Levin

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Westpac

Golf Courses in Levin

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Levin Golf Club

Airports Near Levin

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wellington International AirportWLGLarge Airport
Hood AirportMROMedium Airport
Palmerston North AirportPMRMedium Airport
Paraparaumu AirportPPQMedium Airport
RNZAF Base OhakeaOHAMedium Airport
Wanganui AirportWAGMedium Airport
Alfredton Airport-Small Airport
Feilding Airport-Small Airport
Flat Point Aerodrome-Small Airport
Foxpine Aerodrome-Small Airport
Martinborough Airport-Small Airport
Otaki Airport-Small Airport
Papawai Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Levin

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Shop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Levin

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alofa Tunoa Samoan Assembly of God
Encounter Levin
Levin Anglican Church
Levin Assembly of God
Levin Baptist Church
Levin City Church
Levin Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Levin Uniting Church
Queen Street Gospel Chapel
Saint John the Baptist Church
Saint Josephs Catholic Church
Saint Stephen's Catholic Church
St Joseph's
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
York Street Chapel

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Levin

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

Name Description
Dowling 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Levin

What is the population of Levin?

Levin has a population of 18,800 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2,171 people per square mile, spread across 8.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Levin?

Levin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 70.7 inches.

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