Taumarunui, New Zealand

Manawatu-Wanganui · New Zealand

Taumarunui is a small town in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand with a population of 4,860. Elevation: 666 ft (203 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

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

4,860 Population
666 ft Elevation 203 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
59.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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About Taumarunui

Taumarunui

Taumarunui is a town in the King Country of the central North Island of New Zealand. It is on an alluvial plain set within rugged terrain on the upper reaches of the Whanganui River, 65 km south of Te Kūiti and 55 km west of Tūrangi. It is under the jurisdiction of Ruapehu District and Manawatū-Whanganui region.

People

Population4,860

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain59.0 in/yr
Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Population4,860
Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Coordinates-38.8782°, 175.2602°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceManawatu-Wanganui
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation59.0 inches (1,498 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Taumarunui

Taumarunui is a small town in New Zealand (Manawatu-Wanganui) with a population of 4,860. The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet (203 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Taumarunui experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below New Zealand avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Coordinates38.8782°S, 175.2602°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"
55% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,187 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Jul 30, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 86 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 51 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 23 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 131 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 146 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 81 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 83 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 146 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 76 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 148 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 48 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 12 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 47 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 149 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 78 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 52 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 144 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 89 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 99 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 261 119 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 42 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 57 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 47 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 65 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tongariro (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 45 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 52 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 64 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 88 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 106 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 113 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 137 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Warmest
February 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 5.1 in
June 46°F (8°C) 5.3 in
July 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in Coldest, Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
December 60°F (16°C) 5.3 in

Taumarunui has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 45°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Taumarunui

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tarrangower School - - - -
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui - - - -
Taumarunui High School - - - -
Taumarunui Primary School - - - -
Turaki School - - - -
Manunui School - - - -
Saint Patricks Catholic School - - - -
Ngakonui Valley School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Taumarunui

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Taumarunui

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Taumarumui Rail Action Centre

Libraries in Taumarunui

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Taumarunui Library0.0

Hotels in Taumarunui

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fernleaf Farmstay Bed and Breakfast
Hilton Motel
Owhango Hotel
Taumarunui Hotel

Restaurants in Taumarunui

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe And Restaurant 75
RSA

Cafes in Taumarunui

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jasmines Cafe
JDZ Carriage Cafe

Theatres in Taumarunui

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Little Theatre

Monuments in Taumarunui

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ongarue Train Disaster Memorial

Veterinaries in Taumarunui

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Taumarunui Vet Clinic

Train Stations in Taumarunui

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mangaparo
Okahukura
Taumarunui
Toi Toi

Gas Stations in Taumarunui

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP 2go Taumarunui
Caltex Taumarunui Truck Stop
Mobil Taumarunui

Banks in Taumarunui

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bank of New Zealand
Westpac

Golf Courses in Taumarunui

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Matiere Golf Course
Taranui Golf Course
Taumarunui Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Taumarunui

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tūroa Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tukino Skifield 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Whakapapa Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Taumarunui

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Taumarunui Airport-Small Airport
Te Kuiti Aerodrome-Small Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Turangi Airport-Small Airport
Waiouru Airport-Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Taumarunui

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Tongariro National Park

Churches & Religious Organizations in Taumarunui

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Immaculate Conception Parish
Saint Matthews Church
Saint Paul's Cooperating Parish
Seventh-Day Adventist Church Taumarunui Company
St Matthew's Cooperating Parish
Taumarunui Baptist Church
Taumarunui Gospel Chapel
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Waterfalls
7
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Taumarunui

7 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Taumarunui.

Name Description
Blue Duck Falls Height: 13
Kawauariki Falls
Lower Ohura Falls
Mount Damper Falls
Ohura Falls
Te Rerepahupahu Falls Height: 60.0
Wilton Falls Height: 9

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Taumarunui

Tongariro National Park
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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 weather like in Taumarunui?

Taumarunui has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.0 inches.

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