Pukerua Bay, New Zealand
Wellington Region · New Zealand
Pukerua Bay is a small town in Wellington Region, New Zealand with a population of 2,070. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Pukerua Bay
Pukerua Bay is a small seaside suburb at the southern end of the Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand. In local government terms it is the northernmost suburb of Porirua City, in the Wellington Region. It is 12 km north of the Porirua City Centre on State Highway 59, and 30 km north of central Wellington. In Māori, the words puke rua literally mean two hills but it is not clear to which hills the name refers.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,070 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Coordinates | -41.0333°, 174.9000° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Wellington Region |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.1 inches (1,782 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
About Pukerua Bay
Pukerua Bay is a small town in New Zealand (Wellington Region) with a population of 2,070. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Climate in Pukerua Bay
Pukerua Bay has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (17.4°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 990 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 239.9 sq mi (621.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0333°S, 174.9000°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | - | 26 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 100 km |
| 2013 | COOK STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 88 km |
| 1855 | WHARANUI | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in |
Pukerua Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in August to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (2.4").
Schools in Pukerua Bay
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pukerua Bay School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pukerua Bay
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZM Wellington (new) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 95bFM - FLAC | university radio, university of auckland | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Coast Access Radio MP3 | community radio | MP3 134 kbps | |
| 95bFM - 256Kbps MP3 | university radio, university of auckland | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radioactive.FM 88.6 | alternative, indie | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RNZ National | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| jakemusic | random | MP3 | |
| The Cheese | gen-x, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wellington Access Radio | community, culture | MP3 134 kbps | |
| KIX FM | classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 95bFM - 64kbps AAC+ | university radio, university of auckland | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| TLC Radio Northland | - | MP3 | |
| Heads FM Mangawhai 106.4 | community, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mushroom FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mouthfull Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| World FM Tawa 88.2 | current affairs, kiwi | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Paekakariki 88.2FM | community, eclectic | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Pukerua Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Cemetery Chapel | ||||
| Bolton St Cemetery Chapel | ||||
| Golder's Cottage | ||||
| Kapiti Aviation Museum | ||||
| Kapiti Coast Museum | ||||
| Katherine Mansfield House and Garden | ||||
| Katherine Mansfield House and Garden | ||||
| Munitions Laboratory and Muesum / Public Toilets | ||||
| New Zealand Police Museum | ||||
| Paekakariki Station and Museum | ||||
| Pātaka Art + Museum | ||||
| Petone Settlers Museum | ||||
| Porirua Hospital Museum | ||||
| Reserve Bank Museum | ||||
| Reserve Bank Museum | ||||
| Silver Stream Railway Museum | ||||
| Southward Car Museum | ||||
| Te Māori Waiwhetu Cultural Centre and Museum | ||||
| The Dowse Art Museum | ||||
| Wellington Tramway Museum |
Libraries in Pukerua Bay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Turnbull Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Alexander Turnbull Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cummings Park (Ngaio) Library | 0.0 | |||||
| He Matapihi Molesworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| He Matapihi Molesworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johnsonville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johnsonville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Khandallah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Khandallah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lower Hutt War Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moera Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naenae Kitty Mildenhall Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of New Zealand | 0.0 | |||||
| Paekākāriki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paraparaumu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parliamentary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Petone Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinehaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porirua Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pukerua Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pukerua Bay Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Stokes Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Titahi Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Hutt City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VUW Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VUW Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wadestown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waikanae Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wainuiomata Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitby Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pukerua Bay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank Market | |||||
| Waitangirua Market |
Cafes in Pukerua Bay
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Pukerua Bay
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Pukerua Bay
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Pukerua Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boneface Brewing Co | ||||
| Duncan's Brewing Company | ||||
| Kereru Brewing Company, Limited | ||||
| Panhead Brewery | ||||
| Te Aro Brewing Company | ||||
| Tuatara Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Pukerua Bay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Hnry Stadium |
Airports Near Pukerua Bay
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington International Airport | WLG | Large Airport |
| Hood Airport | MRO | Medium Airport |
| Palmerston North Airport | PMR | Medium Airport |
| Paraparaumu Airport | PPQ | Medium Airport |
| Cape Campbell airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Foxpine Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Martinborough Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Papawai Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Pukerua Bay
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ABI Rehabilitation Specialists | ||
| Hand Rehab | ||
| Hikitia Te Wairua | ||
| Karori Village Health Centre | ||
| Rangipapa Forensic Psychiatry Inpatient Unit |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pukerua Bay
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Lukes Methodist Church | |
| St Mark's Anglican Church |
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What is the population of Pukerua Bay?
Pukerua Bay has a population of 2,070 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 239.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pukerua Bay?
Pukerua Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 70.1 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.
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