Putaruru, New Zealand
Full City Profile
4,530
Population
6/sq mi density
548 ft
Elevation
167 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
Putaruru experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 94.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 708.4 sq mi (1,834.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0482°S, 175.7802°E |
| 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 | 102 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 86 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 95 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | - | - | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 49 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 63 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 64 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 88 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 95 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 124 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 136 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 138 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 5.0 in |
Putaruru has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (3.6").