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Pahiatua, New Zealand
Full City Profile
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
2,860
Population
1,755/sq mi density
384 ft
Elevation
117 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$18,660 median income, 4.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$150,800 home value, $754/mo rent
Pahiatua experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,755/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.4535°N, 175.8406°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 77 km |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 133 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 145 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 182 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in |
Pahiatua has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 46°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.9").