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Morrinsville, New Zealand
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2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,710
Population
13/sq mi density
144 ft
Elevation
44 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$26,520 median income, 3.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$218,400 home value, $1,092/mo rent
Morrinsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 763.7 sq mi (1,978.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.6482°N, 175.5202°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 147 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 141 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 76 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 99 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 101 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 101 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 111 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 137 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 147 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 168 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in |
Morrinsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.2").