Sandringham, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

12,930 Population 647/sq mi density

131 ft Elevation 40 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$26,220 median income, 5.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$262,600 home value, $1,313/mo rent

Sandringham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	131 ft (40 m)
Area	20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²)
Population Density	647/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.8882°N, 174.7302°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.6"

96% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.51"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 25, 2025.

Nov 23, 1994	12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand	M5.2	138 km
Jan 3, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M5.0	122 km
Jul 11, 1990	29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand	M4.9	132 km
Jul 6, 2010	5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.8	124 km
Feb 2, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M4.6	121 km
May 17, 1999	39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand	M4.5	120 km
Feb 21, 2007	30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand	M4.5	45 km
Jul 27, 2006	8 km NNE of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.4	127 km
Aug 25, 1997	22 km NW of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.3	115 km
Sep 2, 1995	North Island of New Zealand	M4.2	148 km
Oct 13, 2000	10 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.2	120 km
Aug 9, 1992	12 km SSE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.2	149 km
Jun 7, 2008	13 km SSW of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.2	143 km
May 4, 2012	21 km E of Waihi Beach, New Zealand	M4.2	141 km
May 29, 1994	25 km SW of Hamilton, New Zealand	M4.2	123 km
May 7, 2005	14 km N of Tauranga, New Zealand	M4.1	148 km
Mar 25, 2025	14 km ESE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.1	150 km
Jan 15, 2008	12 km ESE of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.1	140 km
Jun 16, 1994	4 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.1	142 km
Jul 31, 2005	17 km NNE of Tauranga, New Zealand	M4.1	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (13 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	13 km
Whangarei	Pyroclastic cone(s)	397 m (1,302 ft)	Unknown	133 km
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	142 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands	Volcanic field	388 m (1,273 ft)	400	192 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in
February	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Warmest, Driest
March	66°F (19°C)	4.1 in
April	61°F (16°C)	4.4 in
May	56°F (13°C)	4.5 in
June	53°F (11°C)	5.5 in	Coldest, Wettest
July	54°F (12°C)	5.5 in
August	53°F (11°C)	5.2 in
September	55°F (13°C)	4.6 in
October	58°F (14°C)	4.0 in
November	61°F (16°C)	4.0 in
December	65°F (18°C)	4.3 in

Sandringham has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.5").

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