Waimate, New Zealand
Full City Profile
3,570
Population
200 ft
Elevation
61 meters
51°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Waimate experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7284°S, 171.0501°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | - | 111 km |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | - | - | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
Waimate has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in July to 60°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and September the driest (1.2").