Wairoa, New Zealand

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4,870 Population
190 ft Elevation 58 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Wairoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Coordinates39.0333°S, 177.3667°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.91"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,084 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 59 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 131 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 140 km
May 16, 1992 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.8 77 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 106 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 137 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 113 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 133 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 146 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 99 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 138 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 135 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 132 km
Sep 22, 1994 39 km N of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.3 94 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 126 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 132 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 137 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 45 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 94 km
Mar 31, 1994 34 km NE of Murupara, New Zealand M5.2 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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