Tiniroto, New Zealand
Gisborne · New Zealand
Tiniroto is a small town in Gisborne, New Zealand with a population of 1,539. Elevation: 981 ft (299 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Tiniroto
Tiniroto is a small farming and forestry community on the “inland” road from Gisborne to Wairoa in the eastern part of the North Island of New Zealand.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,539 |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.7667°, 177.5667° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Gisborne |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.1 inches (1,526 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tiniroto
Tiniroto is a small town in New Zealand (Gisborne) with a population of 1,539. The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet (299 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7667°S, 177.5667°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | - | 113 km |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 121 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 143 km |
| 1914 | TOLAGA BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 1 | 121 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
| 1880 | GISBORNE | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 38 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reporoa (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 114 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 118 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 135 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 136 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 143 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 173 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in |
Tiniroto has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (3.5").
Schools in Tiniroto
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiniroto School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tiniroto
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switch FM Gisborne | dance | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Golf Courses in Tiniroto
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tiniroto
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gisborne Airport | GIS | Medium Airport |
| Hawke's Bay Airport | NPE | Medium Airport |
| Wairoa Airport | WIR | Medium Airport |
| Opotiki Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Tiniroto
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Tiniroto.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Te Rēinga Falls | Height: 35.0 |
| Waitangi Falls | Height: 72.0 |
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Tiniroto has a population of 1,539 residents and is located in New Zealand..
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Tiniroto has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 60.1 inches.
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