Queenstown, New Zealand
Full City Profile
29,000
Population
1,076 ft
Elevation
328 meters
46°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
Queenstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
36°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0302°S, 168.6627°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | SOUTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 120 km |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | - | - | 56 km |
| 1987 | DEEP COVE | Meteorological | - | - | 128 km |
| 1886 | JACKSON BAY, SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | - | - | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 36°F (2°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 38°F (3°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in |
Queenstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 36°F in July to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.9") and February the driest (4.1").