Onehunga, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

12,910 Population 600/sq mi density

194 ft Elevation 59 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$30,960 median income, 3.9% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

$249,600 home value, $1,248/mo rent

Onehunga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.2°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	194 ft (59 m)
Area	21.5 sq mi (55.8 km²)
Population Density	600/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.9182°N, 174.7802°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"

107% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.51"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 25, 2025.

Nov 23, 1994	12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand	M5.2	132 km
Jan 3, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M5.0	117 km
Jul 11, 1990	29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand	M4.9	127 km
Jul 6, 2010	5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.8	118 km
Jun 26, 2002	15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.8	148 km
Jul 17, 1990	52 km E of Tairua, New Zealand	M4.6	147 km
Feb 2, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M4.6	115 km
May 17, 1999	39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand	M4.5	118 km
Feb 21, 2007	30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand	M4.5	46 km
Jun 26, 2002	16 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.4	148 km
Jul 27, 2006	8 km NNE of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.4	122 km
Feb 27, 2005	53 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand	M4.3	150 km
May 3, 2023	18 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.3	150 km
Aug 25, 1997	22 km NW of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.3	109 km
Aug 2, 1993	2 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand	M4.3	150 km
Apr 29, 2005	43 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand	M4.3	145 km
Jun 7, 2008	13 km SSW of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.2	138 km
Sep 2, 1995	North Island of New Zealand	M4.2	142 km
Aug 9, 1992	12 km SSE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.2	144 km
May 29, 1994	25 km SW of Hamilton, New Zealand	M4.2	119 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (8 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	8 km
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	136 km
Whangarei	Pyroclastic cone(s)	397 m (1,302 ft)	Unknown	138 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands	Volcanic field	388 m (1,273 ft)	400	197 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in
February	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Warmest, Driest
March	66°F (19°C)	4.1 in
April	61°F (16°C)	4.4 in
May	56°F (13°C)	4.5 in
June	53°F (11°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
July	52°F (11°C)	5.5 in	Coldest
August	53°F (11°C)	5.2 in
September	55°F (13°C)	4.6 in
October	58°F (14°C)	4.0 in
November	61°F (16°C)	4.0 in
December	65°F (18°C)	4.3 in

Onehunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.5").

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