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Ohope Beach, New Zealand

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3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,250 Population 2/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$187,200 home value, $936/mo rent
Ohope Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area1,714.7 sq mi (4,441.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-37.9752°N, 177.0759°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.8"
113% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,816 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 9, 2025.

Feb 5, 1995 118 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand M7.1 149 km
Feb 10, 1995 102 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.5 135 km
Dec 15, 1994 83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand M6.5 87 km
Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 74 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 102 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 37 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 137 km
Feb 13, 1995 125 km ENE of Opotiki, New Zealand M6.0 142 km
Feb 6, 1995 100 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.9 145 km
May 16, 1992 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.8 87 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 74 km
Feb 9, 1995 91 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.7 133 km
Mar 22, 1990 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.6 118 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 108 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 32 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 50 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 111 km
May 5, 2023 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 83 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 83 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 137 km
1914 TOLAGA BAY, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 1 101 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 131 km
1831 POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whakaari/White Island (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 51 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 53 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 82 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 100 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 106 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 133 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 182 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
February 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
June 50°F (10°C) 6.2 in
July 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 6.3 in Wettest
September 53°F (12°C) 5.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in

Ohope Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 47°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (3.8").

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