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Murupara, New Zealand
Full City Profile
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,876
Population
222/sq mi density
659 ft
Elevation
201 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,620 median income, 20.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$104,000 home value, $520/mo rent
Murupara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 222/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.4667°N, 176.7000°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 101 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 92 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 101 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reporoa (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 33 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 42 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 54 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 72 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 113 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 120 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 133 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in |
Murupara has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (4.2").