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Opunake, New Zealand
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2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,495
Population
6/sq mi density
105 ft
Elevation
32 meters
55°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$19,560 median income, 6.6% unemployment
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Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$141,400 home value, $707/mo rent
Opunake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
47°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 247.3 sq mi (640.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.4556°N, 173.8583°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taranaki (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 25 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 148 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 156 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in |
Opunake has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 47°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (4.3").