Musselburgh, New Zealand

Otago · New Zealand

Musselburgh is a small town in Otago, New Zealand with a population of 1,590. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

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

1,590 Population 7/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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About Musselburgh

Musselburgh

Musselburgh is a residential suburb of the New Zealand city of Dunedin. It is located in the southeast of the city's urban area, 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) southeast of the city's centre, and at the narrowest point of the isthmus which joins Otago Peninsula to the rest of the South Island. The suburb takes its name from the similarly named town in Scotland. Musselburgh's 2001 population was 2,835.

People

Population1,590
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population1,590
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-45.8966°, 170.5145°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceOtago
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (884 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)

About Musselburgh

Musselburgh is a small town in New Zealand (Otago) with a population of 1,590. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Musselburgh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below New Zealand avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area221.7 sq mi (574.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates45.8966°S, 170.5145°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below New Zealand avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Jul 25, 2022.

Feb 8, 1998 42 km WNW of Oamaru, New Zealand M4.8 103 km
Oct 12, 2000 15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand M4.5 97 km
Feb 11, 2004 68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand M4.5 79 km
Jun 1, 2015 33 km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand M4.3 35 km
Feb 6, 2011 19 km NNW of Papatowai, New Zealand M4.1 102 km
Jul 1, 2017 6 km NE of Cromwell, New Zealand M4.1 140 km
Oct 21, 2000 36 km ESE of Oamaru, New Zealand M4.0 96 km
May 3, 1994 24 km S of Dunedin, New Zealand M3.8 22 km
Jun 30, 2003 64 km SSE of Cromwell, New Zealand M3.8 81 km
May 10, 2004 16 km WNW of Papatowai, New Zealand M3.7 119 km
Feb 24, 2006 45 km NE of Portobello, New Zealand M3.7 56 km
Jul 25, 2022 3 km ESE of Cromwell, New Zealand M3.3 137 km
Jul 17, 2022 4 km SE of Cromwell, New Zealand M2.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1839 WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND Unknown - - 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
February 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
July 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
August 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
September 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in

Musselburgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in June to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near Musselburgh

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio One 91FM community radio, disco MP3 128 kbps
Kiwi Folk Radio folk, local MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Musselburgh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dunedin Gasworks Museum
Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery
Dunedin Public Art Gallery & Museum
Fort Taiaroa
Geology Museum
New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
Olveston Historic Home
Otago Museum
Port Chalmers Maritime Museum
The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum

Libraries in Musselburgh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives New Zealand0.0
Black Star Books0.0
Blueskin Bay Library0.0
Dunedin Public Library0.0
Hocken Collections0.0
L Block0.0
Mosgiel Library0.0
Northcroft Library and Study Centre0.0
South Dunedin Community Library0.0
University of Otago Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Musselburgh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Otago Farmer's Market

Hotels in Musselburgh

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western 555

Restaurants in Musselburgh

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Temptation Indian Kitchen

Cafes in Musselburgh

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Columbus Coffee

Monuments in Musselburgh

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puketahi

Clinics in Musselburgh

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Back In Motion Physiotherapy Clinic
Musselburgh Medical Center

Dentists in Musselburgh

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dentistry on Musselburgh

Veterinaries in Musselburgh

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vetlife St Kilda

Gas Stations in Musselburgh

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
McKeown
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Breweries in Musselburgh

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Steamer Basin

Stadiums & Teams in Musselburgh

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Musselburgh

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dunedin International AirportDUDMedium Airport
Taieri Aerodrome-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Musselburgh

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dunedin South Presbyterian Church
Musselburgh Baptist Church

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 Musselburgh

What is the population of Musselburgh?

Musselburgh has a population of 1,590 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 221.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Musselburgh?

Musselburgh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

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