Piha, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

1,070 Population 8/sq mi density

502 ft Elevation 153 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$27,420 median income, 5.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$284,000 home value, $1,420/mo rent

Piha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	502 ft (153 m)
Area	141.7 sq mi (367.0 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.9500°N, 174.4667°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.6"

96% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 6.38"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 2, 2023.

Jan 3, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M5.0	136 km
Jul 6, 2010	5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.8	140 km
Feb 2, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M4.6	134 km
May 17, 1999	39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand	M4.5	111 km
Feb 21, 2007	30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand	M4.5	66 km
Jul 27, 2006	8 km NNE of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.4	145 km
Aug 25, 1997	22 km NW of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.3	127 km
Oct 13, 2000	10 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.2	136 km
May 29, 1994	25 km SW of Hamilton, New Zealand	M4.2	125 km
Feb 20, 2011	9 km NNE of Waihi, New Zealand	M4.0	132 km
Mar 13, 2007	26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand	M4.0	93 km
Jun 21, 1993	24 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand	M3.9	110 km
Jun 17, 1993	24 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand	M3.8	113 km
Jul 8, 2005	16 km SSW of Waihi, New Zealand	M3.8	128 km
Feb 3, 2007	54 km W of Raglan, New Zealand	M3.8	98 km
Jun 23, 1993	26 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand	M3.8	111 km
Feb 21, 2007	31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand	M3.8	67 km
Jul 2, 2005	15 km WNW of Katikati, New Zealand	M3.7	130 km
Jun 1, 2002	51 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand	M3.7	113 km
Nov 15, 2000	13 km WSW of Katikati, New Zealand	M3.6	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (36 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	36 km
Whangarei	Pyroclastic cone(s)	397 m (1,302 ft)	Unknown	135 km
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	162 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands	Volcanic field	388 m (1,273 ft)	400	190 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
February	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in	Driest
March	63°F (17°C)	4.0 in
April	59°F (15°C)	4.5 in
May	55°F (13°C)	4.9 in
June	51°F (11°C)	6.3 in
July	54°F (12°C)	5.9 in
August	51°F (10°C)	6.4 in	Coldest, Wettest
September	53°F (12°C)	4.9 in
October	55°F (13°C)	4.1 in
November	58°F (15°C)	4.2 in
December	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in

Piha has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in August to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (3.5").

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