Oteha Valley, New Zealand

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

5,850 Population 126/sq mi density

148 ft Elevation 45 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$312,000 home value, $1,560/mo rent

Oteha Valley 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	148 ft (45 m)
Area	46.4 sq mi (120.2 km²)
Population Density	126/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.7201°N, 174.7182°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.3"

77% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.91"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 2, 2023.

Jan 3, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M5.0	137 km
Jul 11, 1990	29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand	M4.9	138 km
Jul 6, 2010	5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.8	137 km
Feb 2, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M4.6	135 km
May 17, 1999	39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand	M4.5	139 km
Feb 21, 2007	30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand	M4.5	33 km
Jul 27, 2006	8 km NNE of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.4	139 km
Aug 25, 1997	22 km NW of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.3	130 km
May 29, 1994	25 km SW of Hamilton, New Zealand	M4.2	142 km
Oct 13, 2000	10 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.2	133 km
Aug 25, 2012	45 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand	M4.1	147 km
Mar 13, 2007	26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand	M4.0	62 km
May 3, 2011	6 km SE of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.0	147 km
Feb 20, 2011	9 km NNE of Waihi, New Zealand	M4.0	123 km
Jul 19, 2012	55 km NE of Tairua, New Zealand	M4.0	146 km
Feb 19, 2007	13 km ENE of Katikati, New Zealand	M3.9	146 km
Feb 5, 2008	12 km ESE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand	M3.9	144 km
Jun 21, 1993	24 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand	M3.9	112 km
Jul 8, 2005	16 km SSW of Waihi, New Zealand	M3.8	126 km
Jun 17, 1993	24 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand	M3.8	115 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (24 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	24 km
Whangarei	Pyroclastic cone(s)	397 m (1,302 ft)	Unknown	115 km
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	150 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands	Volcanic field	388 m (1,273 ft)	400	174 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 (20°C)	3.5 in	Driest
March	65°F (18°C)	4.1 in
April	61°F (16°C)	4.5 in
May	56°F (14°C)	4.7 in
June	53°F (12°C)	5.9 in	Wettest
July	54°F (12°C)	5.8 in
August	52°F (11°C)	5.2 in	Coldest
September	55°F (13°C)	4.5 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.8 in
November	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
December	64°F (18°C)	4.1 in

Oteha Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (3.5").

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