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Otaki, New Zealand
Full City Profile
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
6,086
Population
15/sq mi density
49 ft
Elevation
15 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$19,860 median income, 6.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$201,800 home value, $1,009/mo rent
Otaki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.1 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 410.7 sq mi (1,063.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.7583°N, 175.1500°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1931 | N. NEW ZEALAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 15.0 m | 261 | 132 km |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | — | 56 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 137 km |
| 2013 | COOK STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 168 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 183 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in |
Otaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.3").