Wairoa, New Zealand
Hawke's Bay Region · New Zealand
Wairoa is a small town in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand with a population of 4,870. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°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 Wairoa
Wairoa is the largest town in the Wairoa District and the northernmost town in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located on the northern shore of Hawke Bay at the mouth of the Wairoa River and to the west of Māhia Peninsula. It is 118 kilometres (73 mi) northeast of Napier, and 92 kilometres (57 mi) southwest of Gisborne, on State Highway 2. It is the nearest town to the Te Urewera protected area and former national park, which is accessible from Wairoa via State Highway 38. It is one of three towns in New Zealand where Māori outnumber other ethnicities, with 62.29% of the population identifying as Māori.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,870 |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | -39.0333°, 177.3667° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Hawke's Bay Region |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.3 inches (1,329 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Wairoa
Wairoa is a small town in New Zealand (Hawke's Bay Region) with a population of 4,870. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0333°S, 177.3667°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 142 km |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 132 km |
| 1947 | OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 148 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 142 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 128 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 136 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
| 1880 | GISBORNE | Earthquake | - | - | 130 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | - | - | 142 km |
| 1831 | POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reporoa (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 113 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 121 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 126 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 131 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 150 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 157 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 169 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in |
Wairoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 48°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (2.6").
Colleges & Universities in Wairoa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIT Wairoa | College | - | , |
Schools in Wairoa
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiaho Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wairoa College | - | - | - | - |
| Wairoa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Frasertown School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Josephs School | - | - | - | - |
| TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Wairoa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Control 99.4FM | kiwi, maori culture | AAC 160 kbps |
Museums in Wairoa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wairoa Museum |
Libraries in Wairoa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wairoa Centennial Library | 0.0 |
Cafes in Wairoa
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wairoa
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wairoa
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Wairoa
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Wairoa
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gisborne Airport | GIS | Medium Airport |
| Hawke's Bay Airport | NPE | Medium Airport |
| Wairoa Airport | WIR | Medium Airport |
| Galatea Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hastings Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wairoa
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Crusade Family Church | |
| Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Saint Peters Catholic Church | |
| St. Andrews Methodist and Presbyterian Church | |
| St. Pauls Anglian Church | |
| St. Therese's Catholic Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| Wairoa Masonic Centre |
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UFO Sightings Near Wairoa
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Wairoa.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wairoa (new zealand) | 1997 | Green craft with a red tail, heading west to east towards the sea. |
Waterfalls Near Wairoa
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Wairoa.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Te Muka / Stalactite Falls |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in New Zealand
23 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Wairoa
What is the population of Wairoa?
Wairoa has a population of 4,870 residents and is located in New Zealand..
What is the weather like in Wairoa?
Wairoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches.
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