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Turangi, New Zealand
Full City Profile
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
3,930
Population
237/sq mi density
1,257 ft
Elevation
383 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$18,180 median income, 7.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$182,000 home value, $910/mo rent
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. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (42.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.9904°N, 175.8084°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").