Oamaru, New Zealand
Full City Profile
13,700
Population
669/sq mi density
39 ft
Elevation
12 meters
51°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
Oamaru experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
42°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 20.5 sq mi (53.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0976°S, 170.9709°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | - | 147 km |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | - | - | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
Oamaru has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (1.3").