Timaru, New Zealand
Full City Profile
28,700
Population
2,188/sq mi density
46 ft
Elevation
14 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
Timaru experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3967°S, 171.2536°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | - | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 44°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
Timaru has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (1.4").