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Otorohanga, New Zealand
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2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
3,280
Population
2/sq mi density
128 ft
Elevation
39 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$20,940 median income, 6.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$176,800 home value, $884/mo rent
Otorohanga 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 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 1,706.5 sq mi (4,419.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.1833°N, 175.2000°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 98 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 93 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 95 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 81 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 99 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 102 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 114 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 115 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 126 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 136 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 146 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 158 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in |
Otorohanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (3.4").