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

1,539 Population
981 ft Elevation 299 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
60.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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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

Population1,539

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain60.1 in/yr
Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Population1,539
Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Coordinates-38.7667°, 177.5667°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceGisborne
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation60.1 inches (1,526 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Tiniroto experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above New Zealand avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Coordinates38.7667°S, 177.5667°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.1"
58% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.09"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,237 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

Feb 10, 1995 102 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.5 136 km
Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 28 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 136 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 135 km
Feb 6, 1995 100 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.9 136 km
May 16, 1992 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.8 42 km
Feb 9, 1995 91 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.7 126 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 140 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 129 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 122 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 140 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 126 km
Feb 6, 1995 113 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.6 149 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 133 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 120 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 121 km
Dec 31, 2000 97 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.3 135 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 140 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 75 km
Sep 22, 1994 39 km N of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.3 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Schools in Tiniroto

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tiniroto School - - - -
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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

Ruakituri Golf Course
Tahunga Golf Course

Airports Near Tiniroto

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gisborne AirportGISMedium Airport
Hawke's Bay AirportNPEMedium Airport
Wairoa AirportWIRMedium Airport
Opotiki Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
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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

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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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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