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Waimate, New Zealand

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2.1 /5.0
C Fair
3,650 Population 2/sq mi density
200 ft Elevation 61 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$18,780 median income, 2.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$182,000 home value, $910/mo rent
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. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. 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 Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area2,173.2 sq mi (5,628.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-44.7284°N, 171.0501°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.05"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 25, 2025.

Sep 3, 2010 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand M7.0 148 km
Sep 19, 2023 Canterbury, New Zealand M5.5 114 km
Oct 20, 1998 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.4 148 km
Jul 6, 2015 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.1 113 km
Sep 3, 2010 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand M5.1 141 km
Sep 4, 2010 15 km SW of Darfield, New Zealand M5.0 148 km
Apr 2, 2005 67 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.9 102 km
Sep 6, 2010 20 km ENE of Methven, New Zealand M4.9 143 km
Feb 8, 1998 42 km WNW of Oamaru, New Zealand M4.8 54 km
Aug 19, 2004 43 km NW of Geraldine, New Zealand M4.7 104 km
Sep 4, 2010 South Island of New Zealand M4.7 145 km
Sep 3, 2010 15 km S of Darfield, New Zealand M4.7 148 km
Aug 1, 1993 43 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.7 146 km
Apr 16, 2005 47 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.6 127 km
Apr 5, 2012 74 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.5 124 km
Feb 11, 2004 68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand M4.5 93 km
May 18, 2001 53 km WNW of Methven, New Zealand M4.5 138 km
Aug 8, 2007 83 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.5 138 km
Feb 26, 2024 26 km WNW of Methven, New Zealand M4.5 134 km
Sep 4, 2010 15 km NNE of Rakaia, New Zealand M4.4 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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