Moawhango, New Zealand

Manawatu-Wanganui · New Zealand

Moawhango is a small town in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand with a population of 651. Elevation: 1,614 ft (492 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

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

651 Population 0/sq mi density
1,614 ft Elevation 492 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
48.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population651
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)
Population651
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)
Coordinates-39.5802°, 175.8623°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceManawatu-Wanganui
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation48.4 inches (1,229 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Moawhango

Moawhango is a small town in New Zealand (Manawatu-Wanganui) with a population of 651. The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet (492 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Moawhango experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below New Zealand avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)

Geography

Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)
Area1,454.1 sq mi (3,766.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates39.5802°S, 175.8623°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.69"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,403 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 81 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 129 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 88 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 98 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 120 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 146 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 113 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 61 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 119 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 102 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 118 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 120 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 108 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 94 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 66 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 89 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 101 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 95 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 94 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 26 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 70 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 86 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 76 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 88 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 42 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 51 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 85 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 130 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 135 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 157 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in Warmest
February 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
June 42°F (6°C) 4.4 in
July 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
August 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in Wettest
September 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in

Moawhango has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Moawhango

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Moawhango School - - - -
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Museums in Moawhango

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum
National Army Museum

Libraries in Moawhango

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Town hall0.0
Waiouru Library0.0

Breweries in Moawhango

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Desert Drops Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Moawhango

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tūroa Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tukino Skifield 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Whakapapa Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Moawhango

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerston North AirportPMRMedium Airport
RNZAF Base OhakeaOHAMedium Airport
Dannevirke Aerodrome-Small Airport
Feilding Airport-Small Airport
Kowhai Aerodrome-Small Airport
Rangitaiki Airfield-Small Airport
Taihape Airport-Small Airport
Taumarunui Airport-Small Airport
Turangi Airport-Small Airport
Waiouru Airport-Small Airport
Waipukurau Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moawhango

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Whitikaupeka Church

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Waterfalls
1
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Waterfalls Near Moawhango

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Moawhango.

Name Description
Tūrangaarere

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Moawhango

What is the population of Moawhango?

Moawhango has a population of 651 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,454.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Moawhango?

Moawhango has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches.

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