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Moera, New Zealand
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2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,840
Population
8/sq mi density
-20 ft
Elevation
-6 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$21,900 median income, 9.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$134,200 home value, $671/mo rent
Moera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.1 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -20 ft (-6 m) |
| Area | 239.6 sq mi (620.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.2283°N, 174.9002°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | — | 9 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 84 km |
| 2013 | COOK STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 71 km |
| 1855 | WHARANUI | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in |
Moera has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (2.8").