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
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People
Climate
| Population | 44,300 |
| Population Density | 212 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | -41.1383°, 175.0502° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Wellington Region |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.1 inches (1,782 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 209.3 sq mi (542.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1383°S, 175.0502°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johnsonville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johnsonville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lower Hutt War Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miramar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miramar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moera Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naenae Kitty Mildenhall Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paekākāriki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paraparaumu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Petone Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinehaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porirua Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pukerua Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pukerua Bay Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Stokes Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Titahi Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Hutt City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wainuiomata Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitby Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Upper Hutt
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank Market | |||||
| Waitangirua Market |
Restaurants in Upper Hutt
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Upper Hutt
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Upper Hutt
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Upper Hutt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington International Airport | WLG | Large Airport |
| Hood Airport | MRO | Medium Airport |
| Paraparaumu Airport | PPQ | Medium 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.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| The King’s Arms Church |
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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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