Takanini, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

17,060 Population 742/sq mi density

79 ft Elevation 24 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$20,880 median income, 4.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$270,400 home value, $1,352/mo rent

Takanini enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.2°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	79 ft (24 m)
Area	23.0 sq mi (59.5 km²)
Population Density	742/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.0393°N, 174.9282°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"

107% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.94"

Driest Month (Jan) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

166 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 25, 2025.

Nov 23, 1994	12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand	M5.2	113 km
Jan 3, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M5.0	98 km
Jul 11, 1993	34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand	M4.9	138 km
Jul 11, 1990	29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand	M4.9	112 km
Feb 6, 2006	22 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand	M4.9	148 km
Jun 30, 1993	45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand	M4.9	135 km
Jun 26, 2002	15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.8	129 km
Jul 6, 2010	5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.8	100 km
May 30, 2007	12 km WSW of Maketu, New Zealand	M4.7	149 km
May 28, 2011	42 km N of Maketu, New Zealand	M4.7	147 km
Oct 1, 1993	23 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.7	137 km
Apr 6, 2012	27 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.6	140 km
Jul 17, 1990	52 km E of Tairua, New Zealand	M4.6	134 km
May 16, 2005	62 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand	M4.6	148 km
Sep 29, 1992	27 km WNW of Tokoroa, New Zealand	M4.6	138 km
Jan 8, 2009	49 km N of Maketu, New Zealand	M4.6	143 km
Jul 17, 2012	14 km S of Tauranga, New Zealand	M4.6	139 km
Feb 2, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M4.6	96 km
Oct 5, 2011	23 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand	M4.6	134 km
Aug 12, 2001	25 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.6	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (16 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	16 km
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	120 km
Whangarei	Pyroclastic cone(s)	397 m (1,302 ft)	Unknown	155 km
Okataina	Lava dome(s)	1,111 m (3,645 ft)	1981	183 km
Maroa	Caldera(s)	897 m (2,943 ft)	180	184 km
Reporoa	Caldera	592 m (1,942 ft)	1180	197 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in	Driest
February	67°F (19°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
March	65°F (18°C)	4.3 in
April	60°F (16°C)	4.3 in
May	55°F (13°C)	4.6 in
June	52°F (11°C)	5.3 in	Coldest
July	52°F (11°C)	5.9 in	Wettest
August	52°F (11°C)	5.1 in
September	54°F (12°C)	4.6 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.9 in
November	60°F (16°C)	3.9 in
December	64°F (18°C)	4.2 in

Takanini has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (3.5").

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