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Tokomaru, New Zealand
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2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
954
Population
4/sq mi density
141 ft
Elevation
43 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,620 median income, 9.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$91,000 home value, $455/mo rent
Tokomaru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 248.7 sq mi (644.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.1333°N, 178.3000°W |
| 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 | — | 94 km |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 60 km |
| 2021 | GISBORNE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 119 km |
| 2016 | GISBORNE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 114 km |
| 1914 | TOLAGA BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 1 | 38 km |
| 1880 | GISBORNE | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whakaari/White Island (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 120 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 158 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 175 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in |
Tokomaru has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 68.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.1") and October the driest (3.9").