Raetihi, New Zealand

Manawatu-Wanganui · New Zealand

Raetihi is a small town in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand with a population of 1,130. Elevation: 1,719 ft (524 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,130 Population 1/sq mi density
1,719 ft Elevation 524 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
60.3 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population1,130
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain60.3 in/yr
Elevation1,719 ft (524 m)
Population1,130
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,719 ft (524 m)
Coordinates-39.4288°, 175.2773°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceManawatu-Wanganui
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation60.3 inches (1,532 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Raetihi

Raetihi is a small town in New Zealand (Manawatu-Wanganui) with a population of 1,130. The city sits at an elevation of 1,719 feet (524 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Raetihi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,719 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below New Zealand avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)

Geography

Elevation1,719 ft (524 m)
Area1,454.1 sq mi (3,766.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates39.4288°S, 175.2773°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.3"
59% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,315 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.9 on Jul 30, 2025.

May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 118 km
Jul 3, 2012 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand M6.3 146 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 124 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 131 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 93 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 144 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 100 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 84 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 114 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 66 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 140 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 117 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 120 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 93 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 109 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 93 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 119 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 137 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 63 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 75 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 65 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 88 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 74 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 94 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 30 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 43 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 92 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 105 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 132 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 145 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in Warmest
February 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
April 53°F (11°C) 5.1 in
May 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in
June 44°F (6°C) 5.2 in
July 42°F (6°C) 4.9 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 5.6 in
September 47°F (8°C) 6.3 in Wettest
October 51°F (10°C) 5.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
December 58°F (14°C) 5.2 in

Raetihi has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Raetihi

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Raetihi School - - - -
Orautoha School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Raetihi

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Brian FM 91.2 Whanganui NZ - AAC 128 kbps
AWA FM community radio, iwi AAC 63 kbps

Museums in Raetihi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dinosaur House
Ohakune Railway Museum
Waimarino Museum

Libraries in Raetihi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ohakune Library0.0
Ruapehu District Council and Library0.0

Hotels in Raetihi

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Heartlanz Motor Inn
Snowy Waters Lodge

Cafes in Raetihi

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Angel Louise Cafe
Coach Café

Theatres in Raetihi

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Theatre Royal

Veterinaries in Raetihi

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ruapehu Veterinary Services

Gas Stations in Raetihi

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex

Ski Resorts Near Raetihi

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tūroa Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tukino Skifield 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Whakapapa Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Raetihi

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wanganui AirportWAGMedium Airport
Taihape Airport-Small Airport
Taumarunui Airport-Small Airport
Turangi Airport-Small Airport
Waiouru Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Raetihi

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglicxan Church of St Mary
Saint Patrick
Waimarino Baptist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Raetihi

What is the population of Raetihi?

Raetihi has a population of 1,130 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,454.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Raetihi?

Raetihi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 60.3 inches.

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