Tinwald, New Zealand

Canterbury · New Zealand

Tinwald is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 4,010. Elevation: 335 ft (102 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,010 Population 274/sq mi density
335 ft Elevation 102 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population4,010
Density274/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Population4,010
Population Density274 / sq mi
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Coordinates-43.9167°, 171.7167°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceCanterbury
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tinwald

Tinwald is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 4,010. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Tinwald experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below New Zealand avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)

Geography

Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Area14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²)
Population Density274/sq mi
Coordinates43.9167°S, 171.7167°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.56"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

626 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Sep 3, 2010 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand M7.0 45 km
Jun 18, 1994 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.8 106 km
Nov 24, 1995 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.2 104 km
Feb 21, 2011 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand M6.1 86 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 72 km
Jun 13, 2011 9 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.9 91 km
Feb 14, 2016 12 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.8 98 km
Feb 22, 2011 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.6 81 km
Jan 5, 2015 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand M5.6 103 km
Sep 19, 2023 Canterbury, New Zealand M5.5 53 km
May 29, 1995 South Island of New Zealand M5.5 98 km
Feb 22, 2011 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.5 83 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 89 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 79 km
Jun 21, 2011 1 km SSE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.2 74 km
Jan 1, 2012 21 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.2 106 km
Jun 13, 2011 10 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.2 92 km
Sep 3, 2010 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand M5.1 37 km
Oct 4, 2010 5 km ESE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.1 77 km
Jan 14, 2012 10 km E of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.1 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 PIEGON BAY Meteorological 5.0 m - 98 km
1881 PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) Earthquake 3.0 m - 98 km
1856 S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND Unknown 1.0 m - 25 km
1869 NEW ZEALAND Unknown 0.6 m - 147 km
1922 SE. NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 0.4 m - 145 km
1978 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Meteorological - - 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
February 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in Wettest
May 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
June 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
July 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in Driest
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
December 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in

Tinwald has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.6") and September the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Tinwald

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tinwald School - - - -
Longbeach School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tinwald

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100,3FM South Canterbury geraldine, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Compass FM community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tinwald

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashburton Art Gallery & Heritage Centre
The Ashburton Fire Museum
The Plains Museum
The Plains Museum

Libraries in Tinwald

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashburton Public Library0.0

Train Stations in Tinwald

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plains

Gas Stations in Tinwald

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Golf Courses in Tinwald

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tinwald Goft Club

Stadiums & Teams in Tinwald

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Ski Resorts Near Tinwald

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Hutt Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Porters Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Tinwald

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Timaru AirportTIUMedium Airport
Anama airstrip-Small Airport
Arrowsmith Station-Small Airport
Ashburton AirportASGSmall Airport
Dunsandel-Small Airport
Forest Field Aerodrome-Small Airport
Hakatere Airstrip-Small Airport
Manuka Point Lodge Airstrip-Small Airport
Mount Hutt Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Pudding Hill Aerodrome-Small Airport
Rangitata Island Airport-Small Airport
Springfield Airport-Small Airport
West Melton Aerodrome-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tinwald

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ashburton Masjid
Ashburton New Life Church
Plains Museum Church
St Andrew's Anglican Church - Tinwald

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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What is the population of Tinwald?

Tinwald has a population of 4,010 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 274 people per square mile, spread across 14.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tinwald?

Tinwald has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches.

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