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Ngaruawahia, New Zealand
Full City Profile
2.4
/5.0
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Fair
8,500
Population
4/sq mi density
59 ft
Elevation
18 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$26,100 median income, 7.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$197,600 home value, $988/mo rent
Ngaruawahia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 2,173.0 sq mi (5,628.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.6674°N, 175.1555°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 148 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 89 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 106 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 116 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 128 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 133 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 148 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 171 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 179 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in |
Ngaruawahia has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (3.6").