Roxburgh, New Zealand

Otago · New Zealand

Roxburgh is a small town in Otago, New Zealand with a population of 600. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

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

600 Population
331 ft Elevation 101 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
47.6 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population600

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Population600
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates-45.5406°, 169.3147°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceOtago
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)
Annual Precipitation47.6 inches (1,208 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.8 inches (10 cm)

About Roxburgh

Roxburgh is a small town in New Zealand (Otago) with a population of 600. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 35°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Roxburgh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 35°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below New Zealand avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates45.5406°S, 169.3147°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.55"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Jul 25, 2022.

May 4, 2015 28 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.6 118 km
Jul 6, 2015 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.1 132 km
Aug 21, 2003 25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 142 km
Feb 28, 1996 48 km N of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 144 km
Apr 2, 2005 67 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.9 137 km
Feb 8, 1998 42 km WNW of Oamaru, New Zealand M4.8 110 km
Aug 1, 1993 43 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.7 136 km
Mar 14, 2013 69 km NW of Arrowtown, New Zealand M4.7 147 km
Mar 15, 2017 South Island of New Zealand M4.6 148 km
Oct 17, 2001 58 km NW of Arrowtown, New Zealand M4.6 136 km
Apr 16, 2005 47 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.6 131 km
Oct 12, 2000 15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand M4.5 99 km
Aug 9, 2002 33 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.5 144 km
Jun 19, 2011 57 km NW of Arrowtown, New Zealand M4.5 135 km
Feb 11, 2004 68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand M4.5 71 km
Jun 5, 2007 South Island of New Zealand M4.5 144 km
Apr 14, 2009 29 km NW of Riverton, New Zealand M4.5 137 km
Mar 11, 1995 34 km SSE of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.4 110 km
Jan 9, 2002 56 km NW of Queenstown, New Zealand M4.4 132 km
Mar 20, 2011 79 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.4 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2002 ALBERT TOWN Meteorological - - 94 km
1839 WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND Unknown - - 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 4.0 in Warmest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
June 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
July 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in Coldest
August 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
September 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in Wettest
October 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in

Roxburgh has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 35°F in July to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Roxburgh

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Roxburgh Area School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Roxburgh

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Roxburgh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
bakery museum
Teviot Museum

Hotels in Roxburgh

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lake Roxburgh Lodge

Cafes in Roxburgh

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

103 The Store
Goldfields Cafe
Milk Bar
The Frost Pot

Cinemas in Roxburgh

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Roxburgh Entertainment Centre

Gas Stations in Roxburgh

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allied
Ettrick Fuel Station

Golf Courses in Roxburgh

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Heriot Golf Club
Roxburgh Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Roxburgh

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Remarkables Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Coronet Peak Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Farm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cardrona Alpine Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Roxburgh

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Queenstown AirportZQNLarge Airport
Alexandra AerodromeALRMedium Airport
Balclutha Aerodrome-Small Airport
Cromwell Racecourse Aerodrome-Small Airport
Cromwell/Louburn Airport-Small Airport
Gore3 Airport-Small Airport
Mandeville Aerodrome-Small Airport
Roxburgh Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Roxburgh

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
New Zealand Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roxburgh

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist Chrich Centre
Our Lady of Peace Parish
St James Anglican Church / St James - Roxburgh
Teviot Union Parish
Teviot Union Parish Roxburgh Church

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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Roxburgh has a population of 600 residents and is located in New Zealand..

What is the weather like in Roxburgh?

Roxburgh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 35°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.

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