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Taupo, New Zealand
Full City Profile
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
26,600
Population
1,604/sq mi density
1,329 ft
Elevation
405 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,280 median income, 2.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent
Taupo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
44°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (42.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,604/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.6833°N, 176.0833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 121 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 43 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 20 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 34 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 15 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 43 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taupo (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 17 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 29 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 36 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 66 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 72 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 80 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 157 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 161 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in |
Taupo has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (3.9").