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Palmerston, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,050 Population 5/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$19,560 median income, 2.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $650/mo rent
Palmerston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area221.7 sq mi (574.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-45.4784°N, 170.7201°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.31"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.3 on Jul 25, 2022.

Jul 6, 2015 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.1 145 km
Apr 2, 2005 67 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.9 140 km
Feb 8, 1998 42 km WNW of Oamaru, New Zealand M4.8 60 km
Oct 12, 2000 15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand M4.5 140 km
Feb 11, 2004 68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand M4.5 54 km
Mar 20, 2011 79 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.4 145 km
Mar 27, 2009 83 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.3 148 km
Mar 20, 2011 73 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.3 141 km
Jun 1, 2015 33 km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand M4.3 54 km
May 21, 1999 62 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.3 118 km
May 26, 2009 60 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.3 128 km
Sep 5, 2013 36 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.3 147 km
May 27, 2011 43 km WSW of Pleasant Point, New Zealand M4.3 113 km
Aug 3, 2014 52 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.2 149 km
Mar 20, 2011 75 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.2 142 km
Feb 9, 1993 58 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.2 127 km
Mar 20, 2011 75 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.2 140 km
Aug 10, 2021 24 km SW of Pleasant Point, New Zealand M4.2 119 km
Jul 1, 2017 6 km NE of Cromwell, New Zealand M4.1 126 km
Jan 14, 2003 15 km ENE of Pleasant Point, New Zealand M4.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2002 ALBERT TOWN Meteorological — — 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
March 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
June 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
July 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in Driest
October 51°F (10°C) 3.3 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in

Palmerston has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 42°F in July to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and September the driest (1.4").

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