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Oakura, New Zealand
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2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,720
Population
7/sq mi density
72 ft
Elevation
22 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,320 median income, 2.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$260,000 home value, $1,300/mo rent
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. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 247.3 sq mi (640.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.1167°N, 173.9500°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").