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Milson, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
6,740 Population 28/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$22,440 median income, 4.2% unemployment
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Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$234,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent
Milson 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

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area242.7 sq mi (628.6 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-40.3283°N, 175.6102°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.7"
86% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,264 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 39 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 42 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 41 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 141 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 145 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 94 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 103 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 139 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 48 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 56 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 64 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 110 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 142 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 79 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 106 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 140 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 77 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km SE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand M5.3 105 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 83 km
Feb 18, 2003 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 71 km
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 117 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 130 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 171 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in Coldest
July 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
August 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Milson has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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