Paeroa, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.7 /5.0

D Poor

3,994 Population 5/sq mi density

30 ft Elevation 9 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

1.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$17,580 median income, 6.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$182,000 home value, $910/mo rent

Paeroa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	57.6°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	30 ft (9 m)
Area	763.7 sq mi (1,978.0 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.3667°N, 175.6667°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.1"

85% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 7.05"

Driest Month (Jan) 4.49"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012	27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand	M6.3	123 km
Oct 25, 1999	24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand	M6.2	149 km
Jun 21, 1992	31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand	M6.2	111 km
May 18, 1999	54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand	M5.8	150 km
Aug 18, 1999	74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand	M5.7	147 km
Mar 22, 1990	115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.6	145 km
May 5, 2023	82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.6	140 km
Oct 16, 2012	8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.6	148 km
Mar 25, 1992	28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.6	121 km
Jan 27, 2011	21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.6	130 km
Jul 18, 2004	20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand	M5.6	102 km
Jul 5, 2011	29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.5	146 km
Nov 16, 1991	60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.5	97 km
Mar 23, 1999	12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand	M5.4	115 km
Mar 17, 2023	8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand	M5.3	114 km
Apr 8, 2006	20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand	M5.3	115 km
Aug 17, 2002	13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand	M5.3	112 km
Nov 23, 1994	12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand	M5.2	41 km
Jun 12, 2008	45 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.2	127 km
Mar 21, 2009	North Island of New Zealand	M5.1	113 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (53 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	53 km
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	88 km
Okataina	Lava dome(s)	1,111 m (3,645 ft)	1981	111 km
Maroa	Caldera(s)	897 m (2,943 ft)	180	123 km
Reporoa	Caldera	592 m (1,942 ft)	1180	131 km
Whakaari/White Island	Stratovolcano(es)	294 m (965 ft)	2019	135 km
Taupo	Caldera	760 m (2,493 ft)	260	164 km
Tongariro	Stratovolcano(es)	1,978 m (6,490 ft)	2012	199 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Driest
February	65°F (18°C)	4.8 in
March	62°F (17°C)	6.3 in
April	57°F (14°C)	5.4 in
May	52°F (11°C)	5.6 in
June	48°F (9°C)	6.5 in	Coldest
July	51°F (10°C)	6.9 in
August	49°F (9°C)	7.1 in	Wettest
September	51°F (11°C)	6.9 in
October	55°F (13°C)	5.3 in
November	58°F (14°C)	4.5 in
December	61°F (16°C)	5.6 in

Paeroa has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 69.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (4.5").

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