Te Karaka, New Zealand

Gisborne · New Zealand

Te Karaka is a small town in Gisborne, New Zealand with a population of 550. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

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

550 Population 2/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
88.3 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population550
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain88.3 in/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population550
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates-38.4667°, 177.8667°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceGisborne
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation88.3 inches (2,244 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)

About Te Karaka

Te Karaka is a small town in New Zealand (Gisborne) with a population of 550. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Climate in Te Karaka

Te Karaka has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.3°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 981 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.3°C / 67°F 14.1° / 24.5° 66.7
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 14.3° / 24.2° 65.9
Mar 17.4°C / 63°F 12.5° / 22.4° 93.8
Apr 15°C / 59°F 10.1° / 20° 99.2
May 12.8°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.8° 81.0
Jun 10.6°C / 51°F 5.8° / 15.3° 102.0
Jul 10°C / 50°F 5.7° / 14.4° 124.9
Aug 10.4°C / 51°F 5.6° / 15.3° 84.8
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 7.2° / 17.1° 73.1
Oct 14°C / 57°F 9° / 19° 67.9
Nov 15.7°C / 60°F 10.6° / 20.8° 61.1
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 13.2° / 23.2° 60.5
Te Karaka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 88.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above New Zealand avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area248.7 sq mi (644.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates38.4667°S, 177.8667°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.3"
132% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,230 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 9, 2025.

Feb 5, 1995 118 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand M7.1 110 km
Feb 10, 1995 102 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.5 94 km
Dec 15, 1994 83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand M6.5 135 km
Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 28 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 123 km
Feb 13, 1995 125 km ENE of Opotiki, New Zealand M6.0 115 km
Feb 6, 1995 100 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.9 95 km
Feb 6, 1995 117 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.9 111 km
May 16, 1992 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.8 2 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 134 km
Feb 9, 1995 91 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.7 84 km
Feb 6, 1995 117 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.6 111 km
May 5, 2023 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 147 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 149 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 115 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 129 km
Feb 6, 1995 113 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.6 107 km
Feb 12, 2003 115 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.5 110 km
Sep 1, 2016 147 km ENE of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.5 148 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1947 OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 10.0 m - 97 km
1947 OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 6.0 m - 88 km
1914 TOLAGA BAY, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 1 80 km
1880 GISBORNE Earthquake - - 95 km
1831 POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake - - 28 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whakaari/White Island (121 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 121 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 125 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 134 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 156 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 167 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest
March 62°F (17°C) 5.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
June 49°F (9°C) 7.2 in Wettest
July 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 6.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in

Te Karaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Te Karaka

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Te Karaka Area School - - - -
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Whatatutu - - - -
Ormond School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Te Karaka

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Switch FM Gisborne dance AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Te Karaka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
C Company Memorial House
East Coast Museum of Technology
Gisborne City Vintage Railway
Sled House
Tairawhiti Museum
Wylie Cottage

Libraries in Te Karaka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
H. B. Williams Memorial Library0.0

Gas Stations in Te Karaka

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GAS Te Karaka

Airports Near Te Karaka

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gisborne AirportGISMedium Airport
Wairoa AirportWIRMedium Airport
Opotiki Airport-Small Airport
Ruatoria Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Te Karaka

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Waikohu Co-operating Parish

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Waterfalls
3
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Waterfalls Near Te Karaka

3 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Te Karaka.

Name Description
Mōtū Falls Height: 5.0
Rere Falls Height: 11.0
Rere Falls & Rockslides

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Te Karaka

What is the population of Te Karaka?

Te Karaka has a population of 550 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 248.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Te Karaka?

Te Karaka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 88.3 inches.

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