Ratapiko, New Zealand

Taranaki Region · New Zealand

Ratapiko is a small town in Taranaki Region, New Zealand with a population of 570. Elevation: 705 ft (215 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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

570 Population 0/sq mi density
705 ft Elevation 215 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
79.9 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population570
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain79.9 in/yr
Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Population570
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Coordinates-39.2000°, 174.3167°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceTaranaki Region
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation79.9 inches (2,029 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ratapiko

Ratapiko is a small town in New Zealand (Taranaki Region) with a population of 570. The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet (215 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Climate in Ratapiko

Ratapiko has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1399 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.6°C / 64°F 13.6° / 21.5° 77.2
Feb 18.2°C / 65°F 14° / 22.4° 90.7
Mar 16.8°C / 62°F 12.4° / 21.1° 88.7
Apr 14.7°C / 58°F 10.7° / 18.7° 118.5
May 12.8°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.5° 145.5
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 7.3° / 14.3° 143.8
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.5° 131.1
Aug 10.4°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14° 131.1
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 8.1° / 15° 125.1
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 9.4° / 16.1° 128.2
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 10.5° / 17.8° 104.8
Dec 16.2°C / 61°F 12.7° / 19.8° 114.3
Ratapiko experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 79.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below New Zealand avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Area1,272.3 sq mi (3,295.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates39.2000°S, 174.3167°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.9"
110% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

848 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Jul 30, 2025.

Jul 3, 2012 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand M6.3 103 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 140 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 100 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 57 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 22 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 133 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 142 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 100 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 137 km
Mar 13, 2005 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 126 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 50 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 100 km
Jul 15, 2009 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 125 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 129 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 138 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 119 km
Feb 18, 1992 41 km SW of Patea, New Zealand M5.2 91 km
Aug 10, 2023 88 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.1 131 km
Jul 13, 2007 29 km WSW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.1 64 km
Jun 19, 2005 57 km ESE of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 1 125 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 145 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 132 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taranaki (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 24 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 108 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 114 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 152 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 176 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in
February 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 60°F (15°C) 5.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in
May 51°F (10°C) 6.9 in
June 47°F (8°C) 7.6 in
July 46°F (8°C) 8.1 in Coldest, Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 8.1 in
September 50°F (10°C) 7.9 in
October 53°F (11°C) 7.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in
December 59°F (15°C) 6.1 in

Ratapiko has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 46°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 79.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (4.6").

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Schools in Ratapiko

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kaimata School - - - -
Ratapiko School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ratapiko

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
The Most FM 104.4 alternative, taranaki MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Ratapiko

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hillsborough Holden Car Museum
National Toy Museum
Pioneer Village
Puke Ariki New Plymouth Museum

Libraries in Ratapiko

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bell Block Library0.0
Centennial Library0.0
Cramond Library0.0
Eltham LibraryPlus0.0
Inglewood Public Library0.0
Kaponga LibraryPlus0.0
New Plymouth War Memorial Library0.0
Waitara Library0.0

Golf Courses in Ratapiko

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Strathmore Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Ratapiko

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Ski Resorts Near Ratapiko

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Manganui Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ratapiko

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Plymouth AirportNPLMedium Airport
Hawera Airport-Small Airport
Norfolk Airport-Small Airport
Stratford Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Ratapiko

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Ratapiko.

Name Description
Rerekapa Falls Height: 13.0

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 Ratapiko

What is the population of Ratapiko?

Ratapiko has a population of 570 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,272.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ratapiko?

Ratapiko has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 79.9 inches.

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