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Paekakariki, New Zealand
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2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,730
Population
4/sq mi density
39 ft
Elevation
12 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$27,420 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$221,000 home value, $1,105/mo rent
Paekakariki 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 | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 410.7 sq mi (1,063.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.9854°N, 174.9545°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | — | 30 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 107 km |
| 2013 | COOK STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 95 km |
| 1855 | WHARANUI | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in |
Paekakariki has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in August to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.4").