Raglan, New Zealand

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3,590 Population
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Raglan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates37.8000°S, 174.8833°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

748 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 8, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 125 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 128 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 103 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 146 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 144 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 125 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 123 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 127 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 119 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 142 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 94 km
Jan 6, 2011 65 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.1 109 km
Jan 21, 2010 53 km E of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 139 km
Jan 24, 2021 16 km E of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.1 142 km
Sep 4, 2019 13 km SW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.1 145 km
Apr 20, 1998 60 km W of Turangi, New Zealand M5.1 140 km
Jun 19, 2005 57 km ESE of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 149 km
Sep 23, 2015 17 km SW of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 121 km
Apr 16, 2012 28 km WNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.0 116 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 75 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 1 149 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 144 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 146 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 148 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 100 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 125 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 134 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 144 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 146 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 150 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 164 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 175 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
February 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
June 50°F (10°C) 6.4 in Wettest
July 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 5.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in

Raglan has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (3.4").

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