Waiatarua, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

2,360 Population 6/sq mi density

892 ft Elevation 272 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$28,500 median income, 2.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.1 / 5.0

$277,600 home value, $1,388/mo rent

Waiatarua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	892 ft (272 m)
Area	386.6 sq mi (1,001.3 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.9333°N, 174.5833°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.6"

96% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 7.28"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 2, 2023.

Nov 23, 1994	12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand	M5.2	145 km
Jan 3, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M5.0	128 km
Jul 11, 1990	29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand	M4.9	144 km
Jul 6, 2010	5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.8	132 km
Feb 2, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M4.6	127 km
May 17, 1999	39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand	M4.5	114 km
Feb 21, 2007	30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand	M4.5	57 km
Jul 27, 2006	8 km NNE of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.4	136 km
Aug 25, 1997	22 km NW of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.3	120 km
May 29, 1994	25 km SW of Hamilton, New Zealand	M4.2	123 km
Oct 13, 2000	10 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.2	128 km
Jun 7, 2008	13 km SSW of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.2	148 km
Jan 15, 2008	12 km ESE of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.1	148 km
Jun 16, 1994	4 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.1	148 km
May 3, 2011	6 km SE of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.0	143 km
Feb 20, 2011	9 km NNE of Waihi, New Zealand	M4.0	123 km
May 21, 2011	13 km SE of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.0	149 km
Mar 13, 2007	26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand	M4.0	83 km
Feb 5, 2008	12 km ESE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand	M3.9	143 km
Jun 21, 1993	24 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand	M3.9	103 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (26 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	26 km
Whangarei	Pyroclastic cone(s)	397 m (1,302 ft)	Unknown	135 km
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	153 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands	Volcanic field	388 m (1,273 ft)	400	192 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
February	65°F (18°C)	3.6 in	Driest
March	64°F (18°C)	4.3 in
April	59°F (15°C)	4.7 in
May	55°F (13°C)	5.1 in
June	51°F (11°C)	6.7 in
July	54°F (12°C)	6.7 in
August	51°F (11°C)	7.3 in	Coldest, Wettest
September	53°F (12°C)	5.9 in
October	56°F (13°C)	4.5 in
November	59°F (15°C)	4.3 in
December	62°F (17°C)	4.7 in

Waiatarua has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in August to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (3.6").

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