Southbridge, New Zealand
Canterbury · New Zealand
Southbridge is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 960. Elevation: 72 ft (22 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 Southbridge
Southbridge is a small town on the Canterbury Plains in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Christchurch, between Leeston, Dunsandel and the Rakaia River.
People
Climate
| Population | 960 |
| Population Density | 1,315 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | -43.8167°, 172.2500° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Canterbury |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.7 inches (652 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Southbridge
Southbridge is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 960. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8167°S, 172.2500°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 2 | 137 km |
| 1895 | PIEGON BAY | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 54 km |
| 1881 | PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 54 km |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | - | 29 km |
| 1922 | SE. NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 109 km |
| 1978 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | - | - | 100 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in |
Southbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and September the driest (1.8").
Schools in Southbridge
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbridge School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Southbridge
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDU 98.5FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 3ABN Christian Radio | bible teaching, christian | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Anthemz | - | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Akaroa World Radio | easy listening | AAC | |
| XS80s | 1980's, 1980s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dave FM | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Power Hit FM 87.8 - Christchurch, NZ | pop music, top 40 | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 8K.NZ | eclectic, independent | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RDU | alternative | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Southbridge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Hall |
Libraries in Southbridge
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivey Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Leeston Selwyn District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lincoln Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rakaia Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Selwyn Huts community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Ara Atea | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Ara Atea (Rolleston Library) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Southbridge
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Saturday Market |
Stadiums & Teams in Southbridge
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Southbridge
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porters Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Olympus Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Cheeseman Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mt Cheeseman Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Broken River Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Southbridge
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch International Airport | CHC | Large Airport |
| Ashburton Airport | ASG | Small Airport |
| Dunsandel | - | Small Airport |
| Fernside Fields Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Field Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Kings (Ladbrooks) | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Hutt Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pudding Hill Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Rangiora Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Springfield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taitapu Ag strip | - | Small Airport |
| West Melton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Worthy Lodge airstrip (Ladbrooks) | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Southbridge
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Mark’s |
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What is the population of Southbridge?
Southbridge has a population of 960 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1,315 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Southbridge?
Southbridge 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 43°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.7 inches.
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