Waikouaiti, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,330 Population 6/sq mi density

331 ft Elevation 101 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$19,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$144,600 home value, $723/mo rent

Waikouaiti experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	58°F (15°C)
July Average	41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days	286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	331 ft (101 m)
Area	221.7 sq mi (574.3 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	-45.5884°N, 170.6501°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.99"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on Jul 25, 2022.

Apr 2, 2005	67 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand	M4.9	149 km
Feb 8, 1998	42 km WNW of Oamaru, New Zealand	M4.8	70 km
Oct 12, 2000	15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand	M4.5	128 km
Feb 11, 2004	68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand	M4.5	57 km
Jun 1, 2015	33 km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand	M4.3	44 km
May 21, 1999	62 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand	M4.3	126 km
May 26, 2009	60 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand	M4.3	136 km
May 27, 2011	43 km WSW of Pleasant Point, New Zealand	M4.3	125 km
Aug 10, 2021	24 km SW of Pleasant Point, New Zealand	M4.2	132 km
Feb 9, 1993	58 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand	M4.2	135 km
Mar 20, 2011	75 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand	M4.2	149 km
Feb 6, 2011	19 km NNW of Papatowai, New Zealand	M4.1	131 km
Jul 1, 2017	6 km NE of Cromwell, New Zealand	M4.1	127 km
Dec 22, 2000	30 km SW of Pleasant Point, New Zealand	M4.1	127 km
Oct 21, 2000	36 km ESE of Oamaru, New Zealand	M4.0	66 km
May 17, 2007	64 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand	M4.0	149 km
Jun 30, 2003	64 km SSE of Cromwell, New Zealand	M3.8	82 km
Aug 4, 2007	66 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand	M3.8	147 km
May 3, 1994	24 km S of Dunedin, New Zealand	M3.8	58 km
May 10, 2004	16 km WNW of Papatowai, New Zealand	M3.7	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	58°F (15°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
February	58°F (14°C)	2.3 in
March	56°F (13°C)	2.7 in
April	51°F (11°C)	1.7 in	Driest
May	46°F (8°C)	2.0 in
June	42°F (6°C)	2.1 in
July	41°F (5°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
August	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
September	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.5 in
November	53°F (11°C)	2.2 in
December	56°F (13°C)	3.0 in	Wettest

Waikouaiti has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in July to 58°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.7").

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