Shiel Hill, New Zealand
Otago · New Zealand
Shiel Hill is a small town in Otago, New Zealand with a population of 1,830. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°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 Shiel Hill
Shiel Hill is a residential suburb of the New Zealand city of Dunedin. It is located at the southeastern edge of the city's urban area, 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi) southeast of the city's centre at the western end of the Otago Peninsula, close to the isthmus joining the peninsula to the mainland. As the name suggests, it is situated on the slopes of a hill at the start of the ridge which runs along the spine of the peninsula. The slopes rise to a series of crests generally known collectively as Highcliff, a name also often applied to the last suburban vestiges which remain as Dunedin's urban area becomes the rural land of the peninsula. More accurately, the name is that of a cliff which lies on the Pacific coast of the peninsula 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) east of Shiel Hill.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,830 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Coordinates | -45.8884°, 170.5301° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Otago |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.8 inches (884 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About Shiel Hill
Shiel Hill is a small town in New Zealand (Otago) with a population of 1,830. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 1,268.8 sq mi (3,286.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8884°S, 170.5301°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1839 | WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND | Unknown | - | - | 136 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in |
Shiel Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in June to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.2").
Radio Stations near Shiel Hill
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio One 91FM | community radio, disco | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kiwi Folk Radio | folk, local | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Shiel Hill
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin Gasworks Museum | ||||
| Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery | ||||
| Dunedin Public Art Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Fort Taiaroa | ||||
| Geology Museum | ||||
| New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame | ||||
| Olveston Historic Home | ||||
| Otago Museum | ||||
| Port Chalmers Maritime Museum | ||||
| The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery | ||||
| Toitū Otago Settlers Museum |
Libraries in Shiel Hill
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archives New Zealand | 0.0 | |||||
| Black Star Books | 0.0 | |||||
| Blueskin Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunedin Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hocken Collections | 0.0 | |||||
| L Block | 0.0 | |||||
| Mosgiel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Northcroft Library and Study Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| South Dunedin Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Otago Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shiel Hill
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otago Farmer's Market |
Cafes in Shiel Hill
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shiel Hill
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shiel Hill
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steamer Basin |
Stadiums & Teams in Shiel Hill
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Shiel Hill
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dunedin International Airport | DUD | Medium Airport |
| Taieri Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shiel Hill
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Philip's Church, Grants Braes / Grants Braes Union Parish |
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What is the population of Shiel Hill?
Shiel Hill has a population of 1,830 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,268.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shiel Hill?
Shiel Hill has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.
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