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Marton, New Zealand
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2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
5,740
Population
2/sq mi density
502 ft
Elevation
153 meters
55°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$19,500 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$156,000 home value, $780/mo rent
Marton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 3,452.1 sq mi (8,941.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.0692°N, 175.3782°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 64 km |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | — | 135 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 127 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 135 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 89 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 104 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 141 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 149 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in |
Marton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 46°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.4").