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Te Horo, New Zealand
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2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
698
Population
2/sq mi density
23 ft
Elevation
7 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,000 median income, 2.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$197,600 home value, $988/mo rent
Te Horo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.1 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 410.7 sq mi (1,063.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.8000°N, 175.1000°W |
| 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 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
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 |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
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").