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Pirongia, New Zealand
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2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,340
Population
2/sq mi density
98 ft
Elevation
30 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$26,700 median income, 1.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$221,000 home value, $1,105/mo rent
Pirongia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 636.8 sq mi (1,649.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.0000°N, 175.2000°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 116 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 113 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 90 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 109 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 115 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 115 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 122 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 126 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 134 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 146 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 175 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in |
Pirongia has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 48°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (3.2").