Stoke, New Zealand

Full City Profile

19,850 Population 61/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Stoke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area326.8 sq mi (846.5 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates41.3167°S, 173.2333°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,029 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 102 km
Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 90 km
Apr 24, 2015 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M6.1 85 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 120 km
May 27, 1992 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.0 53 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 103 km
Aug 16, 2013 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 83 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 94 km
Jan 28, 1991 29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.9 149 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 73 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 138 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 126 km
Jan 28, 1991 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.7 147 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 145 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 101 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 89 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 85 km
Mar 13, 2005 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 130 km
Jan 5, 2017 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 90 km
Jul 15, 2009 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 131 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 - 148 km
1868 NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 3.0 m - 126 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m - 90 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m - 102 km
1855 WHARANUI Earthquake - - 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
February 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
June 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
July 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 5.7 in Wettest
September 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
December 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in

Stoke has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.7").

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