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Taradale, New Zealand
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2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
12,940
Population
394/sq mi density
23 ft
Elevation
7 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$21,660 median income, 1.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$247,600 home value, $1,238/mo rent
Taradale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 32.9 sq mi (85.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 394/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.5333°N, 176.8500°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1931 | N. NEW ZEALAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 15.0 m | 261 | 76 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 116 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 114 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 115 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 116 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taupo (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 108 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 113 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 114 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 132 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 141 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in |
Taradale has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and November the driest (2.0").