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Patea, New Zealand
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2.2
/5.0
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Fair
1,286
Population
1/sq mi density
33 ft
Elevation
10 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$15,900 median income, 9.2% unemployment
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$119,600 home value, $598/mo rent
Patea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2,074.8 sq mi (5,373.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.7583°N, 174.4833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 132 km |
| 1868 | NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 139 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 148 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taranaki (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 62 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 107 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 119 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in |
Patea has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 48°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.9").