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Opotiki, New Zealand
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1.8
/5.0
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Poor
4,880
Population
2/sq mi density
23 ft
Elevation
7 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$17,940 median income, 12.3% unemployment
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Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$156,000 home value, $780/mo rent
Opotiki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
47°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 2,456.3 sq mi (6,361.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.0092°N, 177.2871°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1914 | TOLAGA BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 1 | 83 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whakaari/White Island (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 55 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 70 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 95 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 115 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 122 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 144 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in |
Opotiki has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 63.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (4.1").