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Tolaga Bay, New Zealand
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
932
Population
4/sq mi density
33 ft
Elevation
10 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,000 home value, $455/mo rent
Tolaga Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 248.7 sq mi (644.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.3667°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 | — | 73 km |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 51 km |
| 2021 | GISBORNE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 134 km |
| 2016 | GISBORNE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 134 km |
| 1914 | TOLAGA BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 1 | 64 km |
| 1880 | GISBORNE | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 45 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whakaari/White Island (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 136 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 160 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 172 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in |
Tolaga Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.1").