Utuhina, New Zealand

Bay of Plenty · New Zealand

Utuhina is a small town in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with a population of 1,620. Elevation: 955 ft (291 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

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

1,620 Population 2/sq mi density
955 ft Elevation 291 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
94.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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About Utuhina

Utuhina is a suburb of Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island.

People

Population1,620
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain94.0 in/yr
Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Population1,620
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Coordinates-38.1436°, 176.2309°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceBay of Plenty
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation94.0 inches (2,388 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)

About Utuhina

Utuhina is a small town in New Zealand (Bay of Plenty) with a population of 1,620. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet (291 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Utuhina experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 94.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below New Zealand avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area1,009.6 sq mi (2,614.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates38.1436°S, 176.2309°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.0"
147% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,512 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 15, 1994 83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand M6.5 149 km
Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 123 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 35 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 72 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 75 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 103 km
May 16, 1992 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.8 146 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 132 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 29 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 82 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 55 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 45 km
May 5, 2023 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 134 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 107 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 72 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 109 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 58 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 44 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 128 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 101 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 79 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 92 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 76 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Okataina (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 24 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 32 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 33 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 78 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 96 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 108 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 124 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 139 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Warmest
March 61°F (16°C) 5.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 5.5 in
June 47°F (8°C) 6.3 in
July 45°F (7°C) 6.2 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 6.9 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 6.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in

Utuhina has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 45°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (4.4").

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Schools in Utuhina

14 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Michael's Catholic School - - - -
Westbrook School - - - -
Otonga Road Primary School - - - -
Western Heights Primary School - - - -
Kaitao Intermediate School - - - -
Western Heights High School - - - -
Aorangi School - - - -
Malfroy School - - - -
John Paul College - - - -
Rotorua Girls' High School - - - -
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hurungaterangi - - - -
Sunset Primary School - - - -
Horohoro School - - - -
Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga O Rotorua - - - -
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Radio Stations near Utuhina

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sub FM deep house, drum 'n' bass MP3 192 kbps
Gaia FM (New Zealand) celtic, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Utuhina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barracks Museum
Rotorua Museum
Te Amorangi Museum
Wairoa Museum

Libraries in Utuhina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Friends of the Rotorua Public Library0.0
Rotorua District Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Utuhina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bok Shop
New CaMart
Newland Food Market
Rotorua Night Market
Super Save Rotorua

Restaurants in Utuhina

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canton Restaurant & Takeaways
Lakes City Smokehouse & Grill
Rotorua Commercial Travellers Restaurant

Cafes in Utuhina

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

On The Grind
Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar
The Bakehouse Cafe
Western Heights Bakery
Wheelhouse Coffee

Theatres in Utuhina

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Blanca Theatre

Clinics in Utuhina

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Western Heights Health Centre

Dentists in Utuhina

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Absolute Dental
Rotorua Dentists

Veterinaries in Utuhina

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Animal Health Services Farm Vets

Gas Stations in Utuhina

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Challange!
Gull Edmund Road
Mobil
New World Fuel
NZ #340804327

Golf Courses in Utuhina

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arikikapakapa Golf Course
Springfield Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Utuhina

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Utuhina

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rotorua Regional AirportROTMedium Airport
Taupo AirportTUOMedium Airport
Tauranga AirportTRGMedium Airport
Whakatāne AirportWHKMedium Airport
Centennial Park Aerodrome-Small Airport
Galatea Airfield-Small Airport
Matakana Island Airport-Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Motiti Island Airport-Small Airport
Mount Tarawera Airport-Small Airport
Rangitaiki Airfield-Small Airport
Te Aroha Airfield-Small Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach Airport-Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Utuhina

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cook Islands Christian Church Rotorua
Equippers Church Rotorua
Galilee Korean Church
Hindu Heritage Centre Rotorua
Maranatha Fellowship Seventh Day Adventist Church
Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa
Roosevelt Road Bible Church
Rotorua Bible Baptist Church
Rotorua Islamic Association
Rotorua Methodist Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Utuhina

What is the population of Utuhina?

Utuhina has a population of 1,620 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,009.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Utuhina?

Utuhina has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 94.0 inches.

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