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Reefton, New Zealand

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2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
927 Population 0/sq mi density
653 ft Elevation 199 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$17,640 median income, 6.4% unemployment
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Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $650/mo rent
Reefton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 156 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days156 days/yr

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area5,555.4 sq mi (14,388.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-42.1167°N, 171.8667°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.4"
162% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 5.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

345 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 6, 2025.

Jun 18, 1994 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.8 96 km
Nov 24, 1995 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.2 97 km
Apr 24, 2015 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M6.1 94 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 130 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 81 km
Jan 28, 1991 29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.9 18 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 65 km
Jan 28, 1991 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.7 20 km
Jan 5, 2015 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand M5.6 116 km
May 29, 1995 South Island of New Zealand M5.5 108 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 122 km
Feb 15, 1991 38 km S of Westport, New Zealand M5.4 18 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 123 km
Aug 29, 1996 74 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.2 84 km
May 4, 2002 66 km W of Wakefield, New Zealand M5.2 86 km
Feb 9, 2016 79 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M5.2 100 km
Feb 10, 1990 85 km ESE of Westport, New Zealand M5.1 51 km
May 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Richmond, New Zealand M5.0 142 km
Oct 22, 2017 100 km NNE of Amberley, New Zealand M5.0 131 km
Nov 27, 1992 53 km SSW of Hokitika, New Zealand M4.9 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Earthquake 6.5 m 2 119 km
1913 TASMAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m — 47 km
1869 NEW ZEALAND Unknown 0.6 m — 100 km
1922 SE. NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 0.4 m — 135 km
1978 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Meteorological — — 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 7.7 in
February 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 57°F (14°C) 6.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 9.3 in
May 46°F (8°C) 9.1 in
June 42°F (5°C) 8.7 in
July 41°F (5°C) 8.1 in Coldest
August 43°F (6°C) 6.6 in
September 46°F (8°C) 9.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 10.3 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 9.5 in
December 56°F (14°C) 8.5 in

Reefton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in July to 59°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 99.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.3") and February the driest (5.6").

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