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Sanson, New Zealand

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4.0 /5.0
A Great
660 Population 0/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$166,400 home value, $832/mo rent
Sanson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area3,452.1 sq mi (8,941.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-40.2201°N, 175.4245°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,358 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 55 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 59 km
Jul 3, 2012 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand M6.3 144 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 59 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 122 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 150 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 109 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 126 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 84 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 43 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 32 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 146 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 117 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 81 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 94 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 89 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 123 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 94 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km SE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand M5.3 113 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 71 km
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m — 120 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 143 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown — — 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 105 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 120 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 155 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
February 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in

Sanson has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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