Raupunga, New Zealand

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1,188 Population
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Raupunga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US 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 US 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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