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Mangapapa, New Zealand

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2.1 /5.0
C Fair
5,160 Population 21/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$23,220 median income, 5.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent
Mangapapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area248.7 sq mi (644.1 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates-38.6382°N, 178.0102°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.3"
132% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.28"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

969 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 9, 2025.

Feb 5, 1995 118 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand M7.1 117 km
Feb 10, 1995 102 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.5 101 km
Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 42 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 146 km
Feb 13, 1995 125 km ENE of Opotiki, New Zealand M6.0 125 km
Feb 6, 1995 100 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.9 99 km
Feb 6, 1995 117 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.9 116 km
May 16, 1992 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.8 24 km
Feb 9, 1995 91 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.7 90 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 149 km
Feb 6, 1995 117 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.6 116 km
Feb 6, 1995 113 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.6 112 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 138 km
Feb 12, 2003 115 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.5 114 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 136 km
Feb 12, 1995 121 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.4 120 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 115 km
Feb 9, 1995 83 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.3 82 km
Feb 15, 1995 125 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.3 124 km
Sep 22, 1994 39 km N of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.3 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1947 OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 10.0 m 78 km
1947 OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 6.0 m 80 km
1914 TOLAGA BAY, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 1 95 km
1880 GISBORNE Earthquake 77 km
1831 POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 7 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Okataina (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 144 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 144 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 148 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 170 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 3.2 in
February 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest
March 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 7.3 in Wettest
July 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in Coldest
August 49°F (10°C) 6.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in

Mangapapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and October the driest (3.0").

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