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Omokoroa, New Zealand

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2.0 /5.0
C Fair
5,990 Population 5/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$21,300 median income, 2.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$301,600 home value, $1,508/mo rent
Omokoroa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 104.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area1,299.8 sq mi (3,366.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-37.6485°N, 176.0350°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.5"
175% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,432 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 15, 1994 83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand M6.5 138 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 87 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 119 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 73 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 133 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 120 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 95 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 83 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 57 km
Mar 22, 1990 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.6 131 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 111 km
May 5, 2023 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 116 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 117 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 147 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 76 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 72 km
Sep 29, 2010 126 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.4 146 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 79 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 69 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 148 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 130 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 141 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 128 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 45 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 66 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 86 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 90 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 102 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 130 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 133 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 171 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
February 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 5.3 in
June 51°F (11°C) 6.9 in Coldest, Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in
August 51°F (11°C) 5.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in

Omokoroa has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (3.4").

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