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Tuakau, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
6,180 Population 3/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$27,720 median income, 3.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$260,000 home value, $1,300/mo rent
Tuakau enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area2,173.0 sq mi (5,628.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-37.2705°N, 174.9438°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.2"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

344 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 98 km
Mar 20, 2011 30 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 148 km
Jan 18, 2011 5 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 144 km
Jan 2, 1993 17 km N of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 138 km
Jul 2, 2021 7 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 141 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 81 km
Aug 1, 2021 11 km S of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.0 144 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 111 km
Jun 5, 2024 10 km E of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.9 141 km
Feb 6, 2006 22 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand M4.9 128 km
Jul 11, 1993 34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.9 130 km
Jun 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.9 131 km
Oct 15, 2012 13 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.9 148 km
Aug 5, 2011 5 km SSW of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.8 137 km
May 31, 2006 1 km S of Maketu, New Zealand M4.8 144 km
Jun 26, 2002 15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.8 110 km
Feb 18, 2024 12 km SW of Maketu, New Zealand M4.8 141 km
Jul 7, 2006 12 km SW of Rotorua, New Zealand M4.8 148 km
Jul 6, 2010 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.8 87 km
May 3, 2015 13 km SSW of Maketu, New Zealand M4.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 42 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 116 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 162 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 166 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 177 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 180 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 196 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
June 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in Coldest
July 51°F (11°C) 5.7 in Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 4.2 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in

Tuakau has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (3.6").

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