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Te Kauwhata, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
3,740 Population 2/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,000 median income, 4.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$273,600 home value, $1,368/mo rent
Te Kauwhata 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

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area2,173.0 sq mi (5,628.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-37.4000°N, 175.1500°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.2"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

694 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 140 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 142 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 137 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 143 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 143 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 148 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 149 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 132 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 76 km
Jan 24, 2021 16 km E of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.1 141 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.1 133 km
Jan 2, 1993 17 km N of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 115 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 58 km
Jul 2, 2021 7 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 119 km
Jan 18, 2011 5 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 121 km
Mar 20, 2011 30 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 127 km
Sep 23, 2015 17 km SW of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 129 km
Aug 1, 2021 11 km S of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.0 122 km
Jul 18, 2004 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 136 km
Apr 16, 2012 28 km WNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 61 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 98 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 140 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 143 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 154 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 175 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 180 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 200 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 200 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 Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
June 51°F (10°C) 5.4 in Coldest, Wettest
July 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in
August 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in

Te Kauwhata has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.4").

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