Mapua, New Zealand
Full City Profile
1,360
Population
203/sq mi density
20 ft
Elevation
6 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
Mapua experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2500°S, 173.1000°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 117 km |
| 1913 | TASMAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 147 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 103 km |
| 2013 | COOK STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 115 km |
| 1855 | WHARANUI | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in |
Mapua has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.5").