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Riverton, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,680 Population 9/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$19,200 median income, 3.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$158,000 home value, $790/mo rent
Riverton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area189.6 sq mi (491.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-46.3500°N, 168.0167°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

342 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jul 15, 2009 97 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M7.8 130 km
Aug 10, 1993 63 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M7.0 146 km
Aug 21, 2003 53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.9 137 km
Jul 16, 2009 146 km W of Riverton, New Zealand M5.7 146 km
Sep 30, 2003 53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.6 122 km
Aug 26, 2003 71 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.5 139 km
Sep 4, 2003 53 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.5 147 km
Aug 21, 2003 63 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.3 147 km
Jul 15, 2009 105 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.3 137 km
Aug 25, 2009 145 km W of Riverton, New Zealand M5.2 145 km
Jul 16, 2009 144 km W of Riverton, New Zealand M5.2 144 km
Feb 25, 2010 139 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 144 km
Aug 21, 2003 25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 131 km
Aug 23, 2003 64 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 148 km
Aug 21, 2003 72 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 144 km
Jul 12, 2008 85 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 112 km
Feb 28, 2010 48 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 106 km
Jul 18, 2009 85 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 137 km
Aug 21, 2003 64 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 140 km
Apr 25, 2000 35 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.0 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 OFF WEST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.5 m — 130 km
1987 DEEP COVE Meteorological — — 120 km
1839 WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND Unknown — — 90 km
1826 DUSKY SOUND Earthquake — — 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in Warmest
February 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 44°F (6°C) 4.0 in
July 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
September 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in Driest
December 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in

Riverton has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 43°F in July to 58°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and November the driest (2.5").

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