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Ngatea, New Zealand

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2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,151 Population 1/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$21,960 median income, 3.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$190,400 home value, $952/mo rent
Ngatea 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 Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1,301.1 sq mi (3,369.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-37.2833°N, 175.5000°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.1"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

949 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 137 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 128 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 119 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 142 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 138 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 111 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 132 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 129 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 131 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 129 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 57 km
Jun 12, 2008 45 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.2 144 km
Jan 24, 2021 16 km E of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.1 127 km
Jan 4, 2020 99 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M5.1 137 km
Mar 21, 2009 North Island of New Zealand M5.1 130 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.1 108 km
Sep 8, 2002 25 km N of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.1 130 km
Jul 2, 2021 7 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 95 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 46 km
Sep 23, 2015 17 km SW of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 66 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 70 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 128 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 136 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 146 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 151 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
June 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in Coldest
July 51°F (10°C) 5.7 in Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 5.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in

Ngatea has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (3.9").

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