Takaka, New Zealand
Full City Profile
1,440
Population
33 ft
Elevation
10 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
Takaka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 80.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8500°S, 172.8000°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 74 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 6.4 in |
Takaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 43°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 80.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (4.3").