Seddon, New Zealand

Marlborough · New Zealand

Seddon is a small town in Marlborough, New Zealand with a population of 580. Elevation: 285 ft (87 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

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

580 Population
285 ft Elevation 87 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population580

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Population580
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Coordinates-41.6667°, 174.0833°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceMarlborough
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (749 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.7 inches (2 cm)

About Seddon

Seddon is a small town in New Zealand (Marlborough) with a population of 580. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Seddon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above New Zealand avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Coordinates41.6667°S, 174.0833°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,086 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 9 km
Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 22 km
Apr 24, 2015 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M6.1 99 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 130 km
May 27, 1992 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.0 30 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 15 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 25 km
Aug 16, 2013 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 9 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 70 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 129 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 144 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 75 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 11 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 105 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 30 km
Jan 5, 2017 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 19 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 5 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km SE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand M5.3 106 km
Jul 21, 2013 34 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.3 28 km
Aug 17, 2013 29 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.2 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m - 89 km
2016 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Earthquake 6.5 m 2 146 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m - 9 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m - 22 km
1855 WHARANUI Earthquake - - 29 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
February 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
June 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Coldest
July 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in

Seddon has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 46°F in June to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Seddon

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Seddon School - - - -
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Museums in Seddon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brayshaw Park
Marlborough Museum
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
Omaka Classic Cars
The Garrison Society - RNZAF Station Omaka

Libraries in Seddon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Marlborough Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Seddon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marlborough Farmers' Market

Cafes in Seddon

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cosy Corner Cafe & Bar
Starby

Monuments in Seddon

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sawcut Gorge walk

Train Stations in Seddon

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Seddon

Gas Stations in Seddon

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NZ #3915608191

Breweries in Seddon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Moa Brewing Company

Airports Near Seddon

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wellington International AirportWLGLarge Airport
Woodbourne AirportBHEMedium Airport
Cape Campbell airstrip-Small Airport
Omaka Blenheim Airport-Small Airport
Picton AerodromePCNSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Seddon

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Saint Andrew's Anglican 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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Seddon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

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