Strathern, New Zealand

Southland · New Zealand

Strathern is a small town in Southland, New Zealand with a population of 4,190. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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

4,190 Population 19/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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About Strathern

Strathern is a suburb of New Zealand's southernmost city, Invercargill.

People

Population4,190
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population4,190
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates-46.4284°, 168.3601°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceSouthland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation46.4 inches (1,179 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)

About Strathern

Strathern is a small town in New Zealand (Southland) with a population of 4,190. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Climate in Strathern

Strathern has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jan (14.1°C), the coldest is Jul (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1101 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.1°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18.7° 109.5
Feb 14°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.6° 79.3
Mar 12.6°C / 55°F 7.8° / 17.5° 84.9
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 5.7° / 15° 86.2
May 8.2°C / 47°F 4° / 12.5° 103.8
Jun 6°C / 43°F 1.9° / 10° 93.7
Jul 5.4°C / 42°F 1.1° / 9.6° 87.2
Aug 6.7°C / 44°F 2.3° / 11.1° 77.6
Sep 8.5°C / 47°F 4° / 13° 89.9
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.3° 96.6
Nov 11.3°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15.7° 101.4
Dec 13.2°C / 56°F 8.5° / 17.8° 91.0
Strathern experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below New Zealand avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area225.8 sq mi (584.7 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates46.4284°S, 168.3601°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 1, 2025.

Sep 30, 2003 53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.6 146 km
Feb 28, 2010 48 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 130 km
Jul 12, 2008 85 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 139 km
Aug 21, 2003 25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 148 km
Apr 25, 2000 35 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.0 146 km
Jul 15, 2009 54 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.9 144 km
Jul 15, 2009 77 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.9 120 km
Jul 15, 2009 82 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand M4.8 110 km
Jul 20, 2011 77 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.7 146 km
Apr 25, 2005 81 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.7 119 km
May 11, 2012 61 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand M4.7 89 km
May 28, 2011 55 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.7 139 km
Jan 13, 2015 49 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.7 137 km
Aug 25, 2009 122 km W of Riverton, New Zealand M4.6 150 km
Sep 30, 1991 32 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.6 146 km
Aug 20, 2009 121 km W of Riverton, New Zealand M4.5 148 km
Apr 14, 2009 29 km NW of Riverton, New Zealand M4.5 55 km
Mar 3, 2007 60 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.5 144 km
Oct 12, 2000 15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand M4.5 88 km
Apr 16, 2004 106 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 DEEP COVE Meteorological - - 143 km
1839 WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND Unknown - - 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest
February 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
July 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
August 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest
September 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in

Strathern has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in June to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (2.4").

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Radio Stations near Strathern

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Strathern

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Awarua Communications Museum
Bill Richardson Transport World
Bluff Maritime Museum
Classic Motorcycles Mecca

Libraries in Strathern

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Invercargill Public Library0.0

Restaurants in Strathern

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pizza Hut
Sakura

Cafes in Strathern

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glasines Cafe

Gas Stations in Strathern

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mobil

Banks in Strathern

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kiwibank
Westpac

Breweries in Strathern

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Invercargill Brewery

Airports Near Strathern

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Invercargill AirportIVCMedium Airport
Center Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Centre Bush Aerodrome-Small Airport
Gore3 Airport-Small Airport
Mandeville Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ryan's Creek AerodromeSZSSmall Airport

Post Offices in Strathern

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
South Invercargill PostShop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Strathern

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abandoned 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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What is the population of Strathern?

Strathern has a population of 4,190 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 225.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Strathern?

Strathern has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

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