Piopio, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Piopio is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 480. Elevation: 476 ft (145 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

480 Population
476 ft Elevation 145 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
65.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population480

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain65.5 in/yr
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Population480
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Coordinates-38.4667°, 175.0167°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation65.5 inches (1,664 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Piopio

Piopio is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 480. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet (145 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Piopio experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above New Zealand avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Coordinates38.4667°S, 175.0167°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.5"
72% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,044 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Jul 30, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 92 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 73 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 31 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 105 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 85 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 140 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 102 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 55 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 68 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 81 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 90 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 96 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 142 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 147 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 126 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 75 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 121 km
Sep 24, 2000 22 km WNW of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.1 109 km
Jun 19, 2005 57 km ESE of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 76 km
Apr 20, 1998 60 km W of Turangi, New Zealand M5.1 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 83 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 87 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 83 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 93 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 93 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 94 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 94 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 102 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 115 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 124 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 135 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 171 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
February 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 6.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 7.1 in Wettest
July 46°F (8°C) 6.5 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 6.3 in
September 51°F (11°C) 6.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 5.2 in
December 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in

Piopio has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 46°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 65.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Piopio

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Piopio Primary School - - - -
Piopio College - - - -
Aria School - - - -
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Museums in Piopio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Meadsville Gallery
Te Kuiti Museum & Gallery
Waitomo Museum of Caves

Libraries in Piopio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Te Kuiti Public Library0.0

Hotels in Piopio

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carmel Farmstay

Cafes in Piopio

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cloverleaf Cafe
The Fat Pigeon

Monuments in Piopio

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Miller's Grave / Cross

Veterinaries in Piopio

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atkinson and Associates Veterinary Services

Gas Stations in Piopio

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

G.A.S.

Golf Courses in Piopio

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Piopio / Aria Golf Club

Airports Near Piopio

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Raglan AerodromeRAGSmall Airport
Taumarunui Airport-Small Airport
Te Kowhai Airfield-Small Airport
Te Kuiti Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Piopio

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church
Piopio-Aria-Mokau Cooperating Parish

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Waterfalls
7
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Waterfalls Near Piopio

7 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Piopio.

Name Description
Double Falls
Madonna Falls
Matapeka Falls Height: 37.0
Omaru Falls
Tawarau Falls
Wairere Falls
Waitanguru Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Piopio?

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What is the weather like in Piopio?

Piopio has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 65.5 inches.

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