Runanga, New Zealand
West Coast · New Zealand
Runanga is a small town in West Coast, New Zealand with a population of 1,270. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Runanga
Runanga is a small town on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located eight kilometres northeast of Greymouth, north of the Grey River. Barrytown is 21 kilometres (13 mi) further north. State Highway 6 and the Rapahoe Branch railway run through the town. Runanga was formerly a railway junction, with the steep Rewanui Branch diverging from the Rapahoe line until its closure in 1985.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,270 |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | -42.3983°, 171.2501° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | West Coast |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 124.3 inches (3,156 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Runanga
Runanga is a small town in New Zealand (West Coast) with a population of 1,270. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 124.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3983°S, 171.2501°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1913 | TASMAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 70 km |
| 1869 | NEW ZEALAND | Unknown | 0.6 m | - | 43 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 10.2 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 9.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 10.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 12.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 12.1 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 10.1 in |
Runanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in July to 60°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 124.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.1") and February the driest (7.8").
Schools in Runanga
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runanga School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Runanga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem & Mineral Hall | ||||
| History House |
Libraries in Runanga
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey District Library | 0.0 |
Breweries in Runanga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monteith's Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Runanga
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Runanga
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Basin Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Runanga
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hokitika Airfield | HKK | Medium Airport |
| Westport Airport | WSZ | Medium Airport |
| Greymouth Airport | GMN | Small Airport |
| Lake Haupiri/Gloriavale Christian Community Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Runanga
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Runanga.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Coal Creek Falls |
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Public Holidays in New Zealand
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Runanga has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 124.3 inches.
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