Thames, New Zealand
Full City Profile
7,380
Population
6/sq mi density
20 ft
Elevation
6 meters
55°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
Thames experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 76.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1,301.1 sq mi (3,369.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1383°S, 175.5401°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 65 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 65 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 138 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 150 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 151 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 159 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 191 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in |
Thames has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 76.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (4.4").