Orewa, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

12,630 Population 70/sq mi density

187 ft Elevation 57 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$20,760 median income, 3.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$286,000 home value, $1,430/mo rent

Orewa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	187 ft (57 m)
Area	180.9 sq mi (468.6 km²)
Population Density	70/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.5810°N, 174.6790°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.3"

77% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 6.26"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 2, 2023.

Jul 11, 1990	29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand	M4.9	147 km
Feb 2, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M4.6	149 km
Feb 21, 2007	30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand	M4.5	31 km
Aug 25, 1997	22 km NW of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.3	144 km
Oct 13, 2000	10 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.2	147 km
Mar 13, 2007	26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand	M4.0	63 km
Feb 20, 2011	9 km NNE of Waihi, New Zealand	M4.0	134 km
Jun 21, 1993	24 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand	M3.9	127 km
Jun 23, 1993	26 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand	M3.8	128 km
Jun 17, 1993	24 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand	M3.8	129 km
Feb 3, 2007	54 km W of Raglan, New Zealand	M3.8	143 km
Feb 21, 2007	31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand	M3.8	32 km
Jul 8, 2005	16 km SSW of Waihi, New Zealand	M3.8	139 km
Jul 2, 2005	15 km WNW of Katikati, New Zealand	M3.7	141 km
Jan 23, 2001	10 km WSW of Katikati, New Zealand	M3.6	148 km
Dec 18, 2000	13 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M3.4	145 km
Jul 1, 2011	5 km NNW of Tamaki, New Zealand	M2.9	32 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (39 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	39 km
Whangarei	Pyroclastic cone(s)	397 m (1,302 ft)	Unknown	99 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands	Volcanic field	388 m (1,273 ft)	400	159 km
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	160 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
February	67°F (19°C)	3.5 in	Driest
March	65°F (18°C)	4.2 in
April	61°F (16°C)	4.4 in
May	56°F (14°C)	5.0 in
June	53°F (12°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
July	54°F (12°C)	6.2 in
August	52°F (11°C)	5.5 in	Coldest
September	55°F (13°C)	4.5 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.6 in
November	60°F (16°C)	3.7 in
December	63°F (17°C)	3.7 in

Orewa has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (3.5").

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