Waihi Beach, New Zealand

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

2,670 Population 3/sq mi density

56 ft Elevation 17 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$218,400 home value, $1,092/mo rent

Waihi Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 104.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	56 ft (17 m)
Area	971.1 sq mi (2,515.0 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.4000°N, 175.9333°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.5"

175% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 6.77"

Driest Month (Jan) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,295 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	141 km
Dec 7, 2012	27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand	M6.3	115 km
Jun 21, 1992	31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand	M6.2	88 km
Oct 25, 1999	24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand	M6.2	145 km
Aug 18, 1999	74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand	M5.7	124 km
Mar 25, 1992	28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.6	98 km
May 5, 2023	82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.6	117 km
Oct 16, 2012	8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.6	139 km
Jan 27, 2011	21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.6	123 km
Jul 18, 2004	20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand	M5.6	84 km
Mar 22, 1990	115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.6	124 km
Nov 16, 1991	60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.5	74 km
Jul 5, 2011	29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.5	143 km
Sep 29, 2010	126 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand	M5.4	136 km
Mar 23, 1999	12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand	M5.4	93 km
Mar 17, 2023	8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand	M5.3	95 km
Apr 8, 2006	20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand	M5.3	107 km
Aug 17, 2002	13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand	M5.3	92 km
Mar 31, 1994	34 km NE of Murupara, New Zealand	M5.2	138 km
Nov 23, 1994	12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand	M5.2	29 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (31 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	31 km
Okataina	Lava dome(s)	1,111 m (3,645 ft)	1981	94 km
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	109 km
Whakaari/White Island	Stratovolcano(es)	294 m (965 ft)	2019	111 km
Maroa	Caldera(s)	897 m (2,943 ft)	180	114 km
Reporoa	Caldera	592 m (1,942 ft)	1180	119 km
Taupo	Caldera	760 m (2,493 ft)	260	158 km
Tongariro	Stratovolcano(es)	1,978 m (6,490 ft)	2012	197 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	4.4 in	Warmest, Driest
February	65°F (19°C)	4.5 in
March	63°F (17°C)	6.2 in
April	58°F (15°C)	4.8 in
May	53°F (12°C)	5.8 in
June	49°F (10°C)	6.8 in	Coldest, Wettest
July	52°F (11°C)	6.5 in
August	50°F (10°C)	6.7 in
September	53°F (11°C)	5.5 in
October	56°F (13°C)	4.7 in
November	59°F (15°C)	4.6 in
December	63°F (17°C)	5.5 in

Waihi Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (4.4").

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