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Levin, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
19,789 Population 2,285/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
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Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,320 median income, 10.3% unemployment
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Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$150,800 home value, $754/mo rent
Levin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Population Density2,285/sq mi
Coordinates-40.6333°N, 175.2750°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.7"
86% above US 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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