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Te Papapa, New Zealand

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2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,510 Population 163/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$32,880 median income, 4.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$270,400 home value, $1,352/mo rent
Te Papapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area21.5 sq mi (55.8 km²)
Population Density163/sq mi
Coordinates-36.9182°N, 174.8002°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"
107% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 25, 2025.

Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 131 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 115 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 125 km
Jun 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.9 150 km
Jun 26, 2002 15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.8 146 km
Jul 6, 2010 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.8 117 km
Jul 17, 1990 52 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M4.6 145 km
Feb 2, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M4.6 114 km
Oct 5, 2011 23 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.6 150 km
Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 45 km
May 17, 1999 39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand M4.5 118 km
Jul 27, 2006 8 km NNE of Katikati, New Zealand M4.4 120 km
Dec 27, 1992 24 km NNW of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.4 150 km
Jun 26, 2002 16 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.4 147 km
Apr 29, 2005 43 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.3 143 km
Aug 25, 1997 22 km NW of Matamata, New Zealand M4.3 108 km
Aug 2, 1993 2 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.3 148 km
May 3, 2023 18 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.3 149 km
Feb 27, 2005 53 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.3 148 km
May 29, 1994 25 km SW of Hamilton, New Zealand M4.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 7 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 135 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 138 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
February 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
June 53°F (11°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 5.5 in Coldest
August 53°F (11°C) 5.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
December 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in

Te Papapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.5").

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