Raupunga, New Zealand

Hawke's Bay Region · New Zealand

Raupunga is a small town in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand with a population of 1,188. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

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

1,188 Population
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
53.9 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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About Raupunga

Raupunga

Raupunga is a small settlement in the northern Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand's eastern North Island. It is located close to the country's highest railway bridge, the Mohaka Viaduct, which crosses the Mohaka River. The village has a predominantly Māori population as of the 2018 Census.

People

Population1,188

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Population1,188
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Coordinates-39.0333°, 177.2167°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceHawke's Bay Region
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation53.9 inches (1,369 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Raupunga

Raupunga is a small town in New Zealand (Hawke's Bay Region) with a population of 1,188. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Raupunga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Coordinates39.0333°S, 177.2167°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.79"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,184 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 64 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 120 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 128 km
May 16, 1992 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.8 84 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 98 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 101 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 130 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 121 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 149 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 91 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 133 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 134 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 149 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 82 km
Sep 22, 1994 39 km N of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.3 102 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 127 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 119 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 127 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 122 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

9 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 261 131 km
1947 OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 10.0 m - 144 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 129 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 115 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 123 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 108 km
1880 GISBORNE Earthquake - - 143 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 129 km
1831 POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake - - 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reporoa (103 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 103 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 108 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 119 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 120 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 137 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 145 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in Warmest
February 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
March 62°F (17°C) 5.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 53°F (11°C) 4.5 in
June 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Driest
December 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in

Raupunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and November the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Raupunga

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mohaka School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Raupunga

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Control 99.4FM kiwi, maori culture AAC 160 kbps

Museums in Raupunga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
The Wairoa Museum

Libraries in Raupunga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Wairoa Centennial Library0.0

Golf Courses in Raupunga

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Waikaremoana Golf Course

Airports Near Raupunga

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawke's Bay AirportNPEMedium Airport
Wairoa AirportWIRMedium Airport
Galatea Airfield-Small Airport
Hastings Aerodrome-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
8
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Waterfalls Near Raupunga

8 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Raupunga.

Name Description
Āniwaniwa Falls
Korokoro Falls Height: 22.0
Mōkau Falls Height: 37.0
Papakorito Falls Height: 20
Shine Falls Height: 58.0
Tauwhare Falls Height: 41.0
Te Rerehautai Falls Height: 24.0
Waihīrere Falls

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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Raupunga has a population of 1,188 residents and is located in New Zealand..

What is the weather like in Raupunga?

Raupunga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches.

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