Oakura, New Zealand

Taranaki Region · New Zealand

Oakura is a small town in Taranaki Region, New Zealand with a population of 1,650. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

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

1,650 Population 7/sq mi density

72 ft Elevation 22 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

70.9 in Annual Rain

Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population1,650

Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)

Rain70.9 in/yr

Elevation72 ft (22 m)

Population	1,650
Population Density	7 / sq mi
Elevation	72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates	-39.1167°, 173.9500°
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland
Country	🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / Province	Taranaki Region
Average Temperature	61°F (16°C)
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation	70.9 inches (1,800 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Oakura

Oakura is a small town in New Zealand (Taranaki Region) with a population of 1,650. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Climate in Oakura

Oakura has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1399 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	17.6°C / 64°F	13.6° / 21.5°	77.2
Feb	18.2°C / 65°F	14° / 22.4°	90.7
Mar	16.8°C / 62°F	12.4° / 21.1°	88.7
Apr	14.7°C / 58°F	10.7° / 18.7°	118.5
May	12.8°C / 55°F	9.1° / 16.5°	145.5
Jun	10.8°C / 51°F	7.3° / 14.3°	143.8
Jul	9.9°C / 50°F	6.3° / 13.5°	131.1
Aug	10.4°C / 51°F	6.7° / 14°	131.1
Sep	11.6°C / 53°F	8.1° / 15°	125.1
Oct	12.8°C / 55°F	9.4° / 16.1°	128.2
Nov	14.2°C / 58°F	10.5° / 17.8°	104.8
Dec	16.2°C / 61°F	12.7° / 19.8°	114.3

Oakura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	60.6°F
	12% above New Zealand avg
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation	72 ft (22 m)
Area	247.3 sq mi (640.5 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1167°S, 173.9500°E
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.9"

86% above New Zealand avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 9.69"

Driest Month (Feb) 4.53"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 3, 2012	63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand	M6.3	102 km
May 18, 1999	54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand	M5.8	124 km
Sep 19, 1995	15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand	M5.8	67 km
Jan 12, 2022	22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand	M5.7	54 km
May 24, 2001	38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand	M5.5	128 km
Sep 25, 1996	57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand	M5.4	82 km
Jun 9, 1991	38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand	M5.4	116 km
Mar 13, 2005	83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand	M5.4	123 km
Jul 15, 2009	83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand	M5.4	122 km
Oct 26, 2011	15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand	M5.2	148 km
Feb 18, 1992	41 km SW of Patea, New Zealand	M5.2	99 km
Jan 21, 2010	53 km E of Waitara, New Zealand	M5.1	78 km
Jun 19, 2005	57 km ESE of Waitara, New Zealand	M5.1	80 km
Sep 24, 2000	22 km WNW of Waiouru, New Zealand	M5.1	132 km
Apr 20, 1998	60 km W of Turangi, New Zealand	M5.1	101 km
Jan 6, 2011	65 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand	M5.1	106 km
Aug 10, 2023	88 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand	M5.1	127 km
Jul 13, 2007	29 km WSW of Hawera, New Zealand	M5.1	66 km
Mar 17, 2008	28 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand	M5.0	58 km
Feb 19, 2012	16 km WNW of Eltham, New Zealand	M5.0	33 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1868	NEW ZEALAND	Earthquake	3.0 m	-	145 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taranaki (23 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Taranaki	Stratovolcano	2,518 m (8,261 ft)	1800	23 km
Ruapehu	Stratovolcano	2,797 m (9,177 ft)	2007	141 km
Tongariro	Stratovolcano(es)	1,978 m (6,490 ft)	2012	145 km
Taupo	Caldera	760 m (2,493 ft)	260	180 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (20°C)	5.5 in	Warmest
February	63°F (17°C)	4.5 in	Driest
March	62°F (17°C)	5.4 in
April	57°F (14°C)	7.6 in
May	53°F (12°C)	9.7 in	Wettest
June	50°F (10°C)	7.6 in
July	56°F (13°C)	7.6 in
August	49°F (10°C)	7.5 in	Coldest
September	52°F (11°C)	8.3 in
October	54°F (12°C)	8.2 in
November	57°F (14°C)	6.9 in
December	60°F (16°C)	5.9 in

Oakura has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 84.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.7") and February the driest (4.5").

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Schools in Oakura

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Ōakura School	-	-	-	-
Green School New Zealand	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Oakura

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
The Most FM 104.4	alternative, taranaki	MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Oakura

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Hillsborough Holden Car Museum
Historic Cape Light museum
Okato & District Historical Society
Puke Ariki New Plymouth Museum

Libraries in Oakura

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bell Block Library		0.0
Cramond Library		0.0
New Plymouth War Memorial Library		0.0
Oakura Library		0.0

Restaurants in Oakura

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Festoon

Peeking Panda

Serial Griller

Toret

Cafes in Oakura

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Sands Pizzeria & Bistro

High Tide

Gas Stations in Oakura

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf Courses in Oakura

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kaitake Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Oakura

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Oakura

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Manganui Ski Area	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Oakura

4 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
New Plymouth Airport	NPL	Medium Airport
Hawera Airport	-	Small Airport
Norfolk Airport	-	Small Airport
Stratford Airport	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oakura

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Saint James Church

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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Waterfalls Near Oakura

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Oakura.

Name	Description
Te Rere Mahanga

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 Oakura

What is the population of Oakura?

Oakura has a population of 1,650 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 247.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oakura?

Oakura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 70.9 inches.

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