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Raureka, New Zealand
Full City Profile
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,720
Population
23/sq mi density
52 ft
Elevation
16 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$23,400 median income, 3.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$182,000 home value, $910/mo rent
Raureka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 245.2 sq mi (635.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.6382°N, 176.8202°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 70 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 120 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 120 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 120 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 115 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 115 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 115 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 142 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 150 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in |
Raureka has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in June to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and November the driest (1.9").