Newton, New Zealand

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

1,668 Population 178/sq mi density

46 ft Elevation 14 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$280,800 home value, $1,404/mo rent

Newton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.2°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	46 ft (14 m)
Area	9.4 sq mi (24.3 km²)
Population Density	178/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.8584°N, 174.7501°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"

107% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.51"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 2, 2023.

Nov 23, 1994	12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand	M5.2	138 km
Jan 3, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M5.0	123 km
Jul 11, 1990	29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand	M4.9	131 km
Jul 6, 2010	5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.8	125 km
Feb 2, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M4.6	122 km
May 17, 1999	39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand	M4.5	124 km
Feb 21, 2007	30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand	M4.5	41 km
Jul 27, 2006	8 km NNE of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.4	128 km
Apr 29, 2005	43 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand	M4.3	149 km
Aug 25, 1997	22 km NW of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.3	116 km
Sep 2, 1995	North Island of New Zealand	M4.2	149 km
May 4, 2012	21 km E of Waihi Beach, New Zealand	M4.2	140 km
Oct 13, 2000	10 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.2	121 km
Jul 26, 2019	34 km E of Waihi Beach, New Zealand	M4.2	150 km
Jan 31, 2006	51 km E of Tairua, New Zealand	M4.2	149 km
Jun 7, 2008	13 km SSW of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.2	145 km
May 29, 1994	25 km SW of Hamilton, New Zealand	M4.2	126 km
Jan 15, 2008	12 km ESE of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.1	140 km
Apr 16, 2013	31 km E of Waihi Beach, New Zealand	M4.1	149 km
May 7, 2005	14 km N of Tauranga, New Zealand	M4.1	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (12 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	12 km
Whangarei	Pyroclastic cone(s)	397 m (1,302 ft)	Unknown	131 km
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	141 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands	Volcanic field	388 m (1,273 ft)	400	189 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in
February	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Warmest, Driest
March	66°F (19°C)	4.1 in
April	61°F (16°C)	4.4 in
May	56°F (13°C)	4.5 in
June	53°F (11°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
July	52°F (11°C)	5.5 in	Coldest
August	53°F (11°C)	5.2 in
September	55°F (13°C)	4.6 in
October	58°F (14°C)	4.0 in
November	61°F (16°C)	4.0 in
December	65°F (18°C)	4.3 in

Newton has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.5").

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