Turangi, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Turangi is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 3,650. Elevation: 1,257 ft (383 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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

3,650 Population 220/sq mi density
1,257 ft Elevation 383 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
61.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population3,650
Density220/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain61.4 in/yr
Elevation1,257 ft (383 m)
Population3,650
Population Density220 / sq mi
Elevation1,257 ft (383 m)
Coordinates-38.9904°, 175.8084°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation61.4 inches (1,560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Turangi

Turangi is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 3,650. The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet (383 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Turangi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below New Zealand avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)

Geography

Elevation1,257 ft (383 m)
Area16.6 sq mi (42.9 km²)
Population Density220/sq mi
Coordinates38.9904°S, 175.8084°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.4"
62% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,317 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 147 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 66 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 32 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 59 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 105 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 117 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 126 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 50 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 57 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 36 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 39 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 105 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 82 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 9 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 43 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 52 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 137 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 73 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 125 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 89 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 8 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 22 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 10 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 27 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 8 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tongariro (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 24 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 25 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 38 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 68 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 78 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 114 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 154 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Warmest
February 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
June 45°F (7°C) 6.5 in Wettest
July 43°F (6°C) 5.8 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 5.8 in
September 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 5.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
December 59°F (15°C) 5.5 in

Turangi has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Turangi

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tongariro School - - - -
Te Kura o Hirangi - - - -
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Radio Stations near Turangi

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cool Blue Taupo jazz MP3 192 kbps
Chill-Radio chill, relax AAC 48 kbps
Ski FM contemporary hits, ski mountain AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Turangi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tongariro National Trout Centre

Libraries in Turangi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Tūrangi Public Library0.0

Hotels in Turangi

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aotearoa Thermal Resort

Restaurants in Turangi

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hare & Copper
Hong Kong Restaurant
Rust
The Bakehouse Cafe and Roasts
Valentinos Restaurant

Cafes in Turangi

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caddilac Cafe
Delta Coffee
Hydro Eatery
Licorice Cafe
Mustard Seed Cafe
Red Crater Cafe
The Larder Cafe & Bakery

Dentists in Turangi

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Turangi Dental Centre

Gas Stations in Turangi

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex
Challenge
G.A.S.
Gull
Waitomo
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Golf Courses in Turangi

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Turangi Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Turangi

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tūroa Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tukino Skifield 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Whakapapa Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Turangi

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Taupo AirportTUOMedium Airport
Centennial Park Aerodrome-Small Airport
Rangitaiki Airfield-Small Airport
Taihape Airport-Small Airport
Taumarunui Airport-Small Airport
Te Kuiti Aerodrome-Small Airport
Turangi Airport-Small Airport
Waiouru Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Turangi

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Cross
Jehovah's Witnesses
Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church
St. Pauls Anglican Church
Turangi Evangelical Church

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Waterfalls
6
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Turangi

6 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Turangi.

Name Description
Mangatepopo Falls
Maniatangaroa Falls Height: 25.0
Poutu Falls
Waihi Falls Height: 75.0
Waikato Falls
Whanganui Falls

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

Volcanoes Near Turangi

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m 2012

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Turangi

What is the population of Turangi?

Turangi has a population of 3,650 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 220 people per square mile, spread across 16.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Turangi?

Turangi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 61.4 inches.

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