Waikowhai, New Zealand
West Coast · New Zealand
Waikowhai is a small city in West Coast, New Zealand with a population of 5,550. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Waikowhai
Waikowhai Intermediate School is a coeducational intermediate school located in Mount Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand. It serves the areas of Mount Roskill, Waikōwhai, Lynfield, Māngere Bridge and Blockhouse Bay. The current principal is David King.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,550 |
| Population Density | 1,176 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | -43.4500°, 169.8833° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | West Coast |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 124.6 inches (3,165 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Waikowhai
Waikowhai is a small city in New Zealand (West Coast) with a population of 5,550. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 124.6 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4500°S, 169.8833°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1869 | NEW ZEALAND | Unknown | 0.6 m | - | 119 km |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | - | - | 149 km |
| 1886 | JACKSON BAY, SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | - | - | 116 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 11.6 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 11.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 11.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 9.9 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 6.5 in | Driest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 11.4 in |
Waikowhai has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in July to 60°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 124.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.1") and August the driest (6.5").
Schools in Waikowhai
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Glacier School | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Waikowhai
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Waikowhai
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Waikowhai
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Waikowhai
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Waikowhai
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Waikowhai
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Glentanner Airport | GTN | Medium Airport |
| Mount Cook Airport | MON | Medium Airport |
| Cook Flat Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fox Glacier Aerodrome | FGL | Small Airport |
| Franz Josef Aerodrome | WHO | Small Airport |
| Karangarua River Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Paringa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tekapo Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Waikowhai
17 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Waikowhai.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Burnett Falls | |
| Eugenie Stream Falls | |
| Eye Tooth Falls | |
| Flute Falls | |
| Gordon Falls | |
| Mirage Falls | |
| Ngaroimata Waterfall | |
| Parsons Waterfall | Height: 65.0 |
| Sunset Falls | |
| The Punchbowl | |
| The Roaring Billy | |
| Unser Fritz Falls | |
| Wakefield Falls | Height: 230.0 |
| Whispering Falls | |
| White Rose Falls | Height: 30.0 |
| White Rose Falls | Height: 111.0 |
| White Rose Falls | Height: 69.0 |
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Public Holidays in New Zealand
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What is the population of Waikowhai?
Waikowhai has a population of 5,550 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1,176 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Waikowhai?
Waikowhai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 124.6 inches.
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