Wakefield, New Zealand

Tasman District · New Zealand

Wakefield is a small town in Tasman District, New Zealand with a population of 2,550. Elevation: 194 ft (59 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

2,550 Population 380/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
59.6 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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About Wakefield

Wakefield

Wakefield is a settlement in the Tasman District of New Zealand's South Island, located about 25km south west of Nelson.

People

Population2,550
Density380/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain59.6 in/yr
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Population2,550
Population Density380 / sq mi
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Coordinates-41.4000°, 173.0500°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceTasman District
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation59.6 inches (1,514 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.5 inches (9 cm)

About Wakefield

Wakefield is a small town in New Zealand (Tasman District) with a population of 2,550. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.6 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Wakefield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below New Zealand avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density380/sq mi
Coordinates41.4000°S, 173.0500°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

931 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 112 km
Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 99 km
Apr 24, 2015 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M6.1 74 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 107 km
May 27, 1992 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.0 61 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 105 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 114 km
Aug 16, 2013 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 92 km
Jan 28, 1991 29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.9 131 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 90 km
Jan 28, 1991 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.7 130 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 112 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 114 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 98 km
Feb 15, 1991 38 km S of Westport, New Zealand M5.4 139 km
Mar 13, 2005 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 143 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 95 km
Jan 5, 2017 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 97 km
Jul 15, 2009 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 144 km
Jul 21, 2013 34 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.3 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Earthquake 6.5 m 2 149 km
1868 NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 3.0 m - 134 km
1913 TASMAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m - 136 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m - 99 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m - 112 km
1855 WHARANUI Earthquake - - 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
February 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 49°F (10°C) 4.2 in
June 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
July 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in Wettest
September 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
October 53°F (11°C) 4.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
December 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in

Wakefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Wakefield

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Little People Preschool Wakefield - - - -
Wakefield School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wakefield

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Brian FM 105.6 Nelson NZ - AAC 128 kbps
BeachFM 106.3 00s, 60s MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Wakefield

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Founders Heritage Park
Maritime museum
Nelson Classic Car Museum
Nelson Provincial Museum
Port Museum

Libraries in Wakefield

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Elma Turner Library0.0
Mapua Community Library0.0
Mapua Library0.0
Nightingale Library Tāhunanui0.0
Richmond Library0.0
Stoke Library0.0
Wakefield Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wakefield

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Nelson Farmers Market
The Nelson Market

Hotels in Wakefield

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kohatu Hotel

Cafes in Wakefield

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Rhubarbe
The Wakefield Bakery

Gas Stations in Wakefield

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
NPD

Golf Courses in Wakefield

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golden Downs Golf Course
Redstone Golf Course

Breweries in Wakefield

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Two Thumbs Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Wakefield

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Wakefield

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Rainbow Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Wakefield

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nelson AirportNSNMedium Airport
Lake Station Airport-Small Airport
Molesworth Airport-Small Airport
Motueka AirportMZPSmall Airport
Murchison Airport-Small Airport
Takaka AirportKTFSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wakefield

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Spring Grove Church
St Josephs
Wakefield Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wakefield

What is the population of Wakefield?

Wakefield has a population of 2,550 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 380 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wakefield?

Wakefield has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.6 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.

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