Te Horo, New Zealand
Wellington Region · New Zealand
Te Horo is a small town in Wellington Region, New Zealand with a population of 698. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 698 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | -40.8000°, 175.1000° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Wellington Region |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.1 inches (1,782 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
About Te Horo
Te Horo is a small town in New Zealand (Wellington Region) with a population of 698. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Climate in Te Horo
Te Horo has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (17.4°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 990 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 410.7 sq mi (1,063.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8000°S, 175.1000°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 139 km |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | - | 51 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 131 km |
| 2013 | COOK STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 119 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 174 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 188 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in |
Te Horo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.3").
Schools in Te Horo
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Horo School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Te Horo
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZM Wellington (new) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 95bFM - FLAC | university radio, university of auckland | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Coast Access Radio MP3 | community radio | MP3 134 kbps | |
| 95bFM - 256Kbps MP3 | university radio, university of auckland | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radioactive.FM 88.6 | alternative, indie | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RNZ National | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| jakemusic | random | MP3 | |
| The Cheese | gen-x, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wellington Access Radio | community, culture | MP3 134 kbps | |
| KIX FM | classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 95bFM - 64kbps AAC+ | university radio, university of auckland | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| TLC Radio Northland | - | MP3 | |
| Heads FM Mangawhai 106.4 | community, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mushroom FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mouthfull Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| World FM Tawa 88.2 | current affairs, kiwi | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Paekakariki 88.2FM | community, eclectic | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Te Horo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapiti Aviation Museum | ||||
| Kapiti Coast Museum | ||||
| Otaki Museum | ||||
| Paekakariki Station and Museum | ||||
| Southward Car Museum | ||||
| Wellington Tramway Museum |
Libraries in Te Horo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ōtaki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paekākāriki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paraparaumu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pukerua Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pukerua Bay Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Takere | 0.0 | |||||
| Waikanae Library | 0.0 |
Cafes in Te Horo
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Te Horo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan's Brewing Company | ||||
| Tuatara Brewery |
Airports Near Te Horo
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington International Airport | WLG | Large Airport |
| Hood Airport | MRO | Medium Airport |
| Palmerston North Airport | PMR | Medium Airport |
| Paraparaumu Airport | PPQ | Medium Airport |
| RNZAF Base Ohakea | OHA | Medium Airport |
| Feilding Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Foxpine Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Martinborough Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Papawai Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Te Horo
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church |
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What is the population of Te Horo?
Te Horo has a population of 698 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 410.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Te Horo?
Te Horo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 70.1 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.
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