Waihi, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.6 /5.0

D Poor

4,619 Population 5/sq mi density

440 ft Elevation 134 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.6 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$15,300 median income, 7.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

Waihi 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	440 ft (134 m)
Area	971.1 sq mi (2,515.0 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.3833°N, 175.8333°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.5"

175% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 7.05"

Driest Month (Jan) 4.49"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,231 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	150 km
Dec 7, 2012	27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand	M6.3	118 km
Jun 21, 1992	31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand	M6.2	97 km
Oct 25, 1999	24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand	M6.2	146 km
Aug 18, 1999	74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand	M5.7	133 km
Mar 22, 1990	115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.6	131 km
May 5, 2023	82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.6	126 km
Mar 25, 1992	28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.6	107 km
Oct 16, 2012	8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.6	143 km
Jan 27, 2011	21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.6	125 km
Jul 18, 2004	20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand	M5.6	91 km
Nov 16, 1991	60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.5	82 km
Jul 5, 2011	29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.5	144 km
Sep 29, 2010	126 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand	M5.4	142 km
Mar 23, 1999	12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand	M5.4	101 km
Apr 8, 2006	20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand	M5.3	110 km
Aug 17, 2002	13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand	M5.3	99 km
Mar 17, 2023	8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand	M5.3	102 km
Mar 31, 1994	34 km NE of Murupara, New Zealand	M5.2	145 km
Jun 12, 2008	45 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.2	113 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (39 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	39 km
Okataina	Lava dome(s)	1,111 m (3,645 ft)	1981	101 km
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	101 km
Maroa	Caldera(s)	897 m (2,943 ft)	180	117 km
Whakaari/White Island	Stratovolcano(es)	294 m (965 ft)	2019	120 km
Reporoa	Caldera	592 m (1,942 ft)	1180	123 km
Taupo	Caldera	760 m (2,493 ft)	260	160 km
Tongariro	Stratovolcano(es)	1,978 m (6,490 ft)	2012	198 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Driest
February	65°F (18°C)	4.8 in
March	62°F (17°C)	6.3 in
April	57°F (14°C)	5.4 in
May	52°F (11°C)	5.6 in
June	48°F (9°C)	6.5 in	Coldest
July	52°F (11°C)	6.9 in
August	49°F (9°C)	7.1 in	Wettest
September	51°F (11°C)	6.9 in
October	55°F (13°C)	5.3 in
November	58°F (14°C)	4.5 in
December	61°F (16°C)	5.6 in

Waihi has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 48°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 69.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (4.5").

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