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Papatowai, New Zealand
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4.0
/5.0
A
Great
6,593
Population
2/sq mi density
82 ft
Elevation
25 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$171,600 home value, $858/mo rent
Papatowai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
42°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 3,133.1 sq mi (8,114.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -46.5607°N, 169.4707°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1839 | WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND | Unknown | — | — | 27 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in |
Papatowai has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 42°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (2.4").