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Taupiri, New Zealand

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3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,220 Population 1/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$197,600 home value, $988/mo rent
Taupiri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area2,173.0 sq mi (5,628.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-37.6167°N, 175.1833°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.2"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

861 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 8, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 119 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 132 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 148 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 118 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 143 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 122 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 124 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 128 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 144 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 140 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 145 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 138 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 135 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 112 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 67 km
Sep 8, 2002 25 km N of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.1 147 km
Sep 4, 2019 13 km SW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.1 147 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.1 126 km
Jan 6, 2011 65 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.1 129 km
Mar 21, 2009 North Island of New Zealand M5.1 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 147 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 84 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 101 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 119 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 128 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 134 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 152 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 176 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 176 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
February 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
June 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in Coldest, Wettest
July 51°F (11°C) 5.3 in
August 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in

Taupiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (3.3").

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