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Waikanae, New Zealand
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2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
13,300
Population
32/sq mi density
98 ft
Elevation
30 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$24,000 median income, 2.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$270,400 home value, $1,352/mo rent
Waikanae enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.1 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 410.7 sq mi (1,063.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.8833°N, 175.0667°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1931 | N. NEW ZEALAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 15.0 m | 261 | 148 km |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | — | 41 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 122 km |
| 2013 | COOK STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 110 km |
| 1855 | WHARANUI | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 183 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 195 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 | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in |
Waikanae has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (3.4").