Marchwiel, New Zealand

Canterbury · New Zealand

Marchwiel is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 3,750. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

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

3,750 Population
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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About Marchwiel

Marchwiel is a suburb of Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand. It is one of 24 suburbs within the Timaru District.

People

Population3,750

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population3,750
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates-44.3773°, 171.2256°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceCanterbury
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (990 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)

About Marchwiel

Marchwiel is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 3,750. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Marchwiel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below New Zealand avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates44.3773°S, 171.2256°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

454 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Sep 3, 2010 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand M7.0 107 km
Feb 21, 2011 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand M6.1 146 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 127 km
Jan 5, 2015 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand M5.6 147 km
Feb 22, 2011 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.6 141 km
May 29, 1995 South Island of New Zealand M5.5 149 km
Feb 22, 2011 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.5 144 km
Sep 19, 2023 Canterbury, New Zealand M5.5 75 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 137 km
Oct 20, 1998 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.4 138 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 133 km
Jun 21, 2011 1 km SSE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.2 135 km
Oct 4, 2010 5 km ESE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.1 138 km
Sep 3, 2010 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand M5.1 101 km
Jul 6, 2015 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.1 121 km
Jan 19, 2011 2 km S of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.1 134 km
Jun 5, 2011 0 km E of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 128 km
May 9, 2011 2 km ESE of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 129 km
Sep 4, 2010 15 km SW of Darfield, New Zealand M5.0 107 km
Sep 3, 2010 6 km NNE of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND Unknown 1.0 m - 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
February 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
March 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 44°F (6°C) 1.4 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Marchwiel has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Marchwiel

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mountainview High School - - - -
Oceanview Heights School - - - -
St Joseph's School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Marchwiel

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100,3FM South Canterbury geraldine, local radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Marchwiel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Pleasant Point Railway
South Canterbury Aviation Heritage Centre
South Canterbury Museum
South Canterbury Traction Engine And Transport Museum.

Libraries in Marchwiel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Timaru District Library0.0

Golf Courses in Marchwiel

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Highfield Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Marchwiel

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Dobson Ski Field 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fox Peak Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roundhill Ski Field 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Marchwiel

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oamaru AirportOAMMedium Airport
Timaru AirportTIUMedium Airport
Anama airstrip-Small Airport
Ashburton AirportASGSmall Airport
Cattle Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Mesopotamia Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Rangitata Island Airport-Small Airport
Waimate Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marchwiel

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St David's Union Parish - Marchwiel

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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What is the population of Marchwiel?

Marchwiel has a population of 3,750 residents and is located in New Zealand..

What is the weather like in Marchwiel?

Marchwiel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

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