Upper Hutt, New Zealand

Wellington Region · New Zealand

Upper Hutt is a mid-size city in Wellington Region, New Zealand with a population of 44,300. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

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

44,300 Population 212/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
70.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population44,300
Density212/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain70.1 in/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population44,300
Population Density212 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates-41.1383°, 175.0502°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWellington Region
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation70.1 inches (1,782 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)

About Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt is a mid-size city in New Zealand (Wellington Region) with a population of 44,300. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Climate in Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (17.4°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 990 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 13.2° / 21.2° 55.3
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 13.4° / 21.4° 78.3
Mar 15.8°C / 60°F 11.4° / 20.3° 63.2
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 9.4° / 17.7° 83.5
May 12°C / 54°F 8.1° / 15.8° 93.4
Jun 10°C / 50°F 6.2° / 13.7° 100.1
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 4.7° / 12.8° 90.4
Aug 9.5°C / 49°F 5.7° / 13.3° 88.1
Sep 11°C / 52°F 7.4° / 14.6° 93.8
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16° 85.0
Nov 13.8°C / 57°F 10.2° / 17.4° 69.9
Dec 16°C / 61°F 12.5° / 19.6° 88.9
Upper Hutt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 70.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area209.3 sq mi (542.0 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates41.1383°S, 175.0502°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.1"
85% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,263 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 100 km
Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 87 km
May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 127 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 125 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 83 km
May 27, 1992 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.0 123 km
Aug 16, 2013 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 107 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 88 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 79 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 87 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 78 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 85 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 39 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 99 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 104 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 142 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 70 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 56 km
Jan 5, 2017 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 113 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m - 13 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m - 100 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m - 87 km
1855 WHARANUI Earthquake - - 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in Warmest
February 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 49°F (9°C) 6.6 in
June 45°F (7°C) 6.8 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 7.5 in Wettest
August 45°F (7°C) 6.2 in
September 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 6.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
December 58°F (14°C) 5.5 in

Upper Hutt has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (3.4").

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Radio Stations near Upper Hutt

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ZM Wellington (new) - AAC+ 64 kbps
95bFM - FLAC university radio, university of auckland OGG 64 kbps
Coast Access Radio MP3 community radio MP3 134 kbps
95bFM - 256Kbps MP3 university radio, university of auckland MP3 256 kbps
Radioactive.FM 88.6 alternative, indie MP3 320 kbps
RNZ National - MP3 64 kbps
jakemusic random MP3
The Cheese gen-x, music MP3 128 kbps
Wellington Access Radio community, culture MP3 134 kbps
KIX FM classic rock MP3 128 kbps
95bFM - 64kbps AAC+ university radio, university of auckland AAC+ 64 kbps
TLC Radio Northland - MP3
Heads FM Mangawhai 106.4 community, rock MP3 128 kbps
Mushroom FM - MP3 128 kbps
Mouthfull Radio - MP3 192 kbps
World FM Tawa 88.2 current affairs, kiwi AAC+ 32 kbps
Paekakariki 88.2FM community, eclectic AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Upper Hutt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Golder's Cottage
Kapiti Aviation Museum
Munitions Laboratory and Muesum / Public Toilets
New Zealand Police Museum
Paekakariki Station and Museum
Pātaka Art + Museum
Petone Settlers Museum
Porirua Hospital Museum
Silver Stream Railway Museum
Southward Car Museum
Te Māori Waiwhetu Cultural Centre and Museum
The Dowse Art Museum
Wellington Tramway Museum

Libraries in Upper Hutt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Eastbourne Community Library0.0
Johnsonville Library0.0
Johnsonville Library0.0
Library0.0
Lower Hutt War Memorial Library0.0
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library0.0
Miramar Library0.0
Miramar Library0.0
Moera Library0.0
Naenae Kitty Mildenhall Community Library0.0
Paekākāriki Library0.0
Paraparaumu Library0.0
Petone Community Library0.0
Pinehaven Library0.0
Porirua Library0.0
Pukerua Bay Library0.0
Pukerua Bay Library Building0.0
Stokes Valley Library0.0
Titahi Bay Library0.0
Upper Hutt City Library0.0
Wainuiomata Library0.0
Whitby Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Upper Hutt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Riverbank Market
Waitangirua Market

Restaurants in Upper Hutt

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Furnace

Cafes in Upper Hutt

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cars Inc.

Train Stations in Upper Hutt

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Trentham

Breweries in Upper Hutt

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boneface Brewing Co
Duncan's Brewing Company
Kereru Brewing Company, Limited
Panhead Brewery
Te Aro Brewing Company
Tuatara Brewery

Airports Near Upper Hutt

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wellington International AirportWLGLarge Airport
Hood AirportMROMedium Airport
Paraparaumu AirportPPQMedium Airport
Foxpine Aerodrome-Small Airport
Martinborough Airport-Small Airport
Otaki Airport-Small Airport
Papawai Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Upper Hutt

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ABI Rehabilitation Specialists
Hand Rehab
Hikitia Te Wairua
Peninsula Medical Centre
Rangipapa Forensic Psychiatry Inpatient Unit

Churches & Religious Organizations in Upper Hutt

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
The King’s Arms Church

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

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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What is the population of Upper Hutt?

Upper Hutt has a population of 44,300 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 212 people per square mile, spread across 209.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Upper Hutt?

Upper Hutt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 70.1 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

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