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Queenwood, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
2,610 Population 45/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$30,540 median income, 4.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$291,200 home value, $1,456/mo rent
Queenwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area57.9 sq mi (150.0 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates-37.7486°N, 175.2656°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.1"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

976 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 103 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 116 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 141 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 103 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 105 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 113 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 127 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 111 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 125 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 142 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 135 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 96 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 123 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 127 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 60 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 136 km
Jan 6, 2011 65 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.1 115 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.1 118 km
Apr 20, 1998 60 km W of Turangi, New Zealand M5.1 144 km
Sep 4, 2019 13 km SW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.1 130 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 1 141 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 131 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 136 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 133 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 101 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 101 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 103 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 116 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 119 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 135 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 160 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 171 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in Coldest
July 51°F (10°C) 5.4 in Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
October 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in

Queenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.4").

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