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Tokoroa, New Zealand
Full City Profile
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
14,500
Population
2,401/sq mi density
1,135 ft
Elevation
346 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$18,660 median income, 12.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$171,600 home value, $858/mo rent
Tokoroa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,401/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.2333°N, 175.8667°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 82 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 64 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 74 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 64 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 28 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 45 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 57 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 66 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 105 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 111 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 119 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 140 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 172 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 5.8 in |
Tokoroa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in June to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (4.3").