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Wakefield, New Zealand

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2.2 /5.0
C Fair
2,680 Population 399/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$24,780 median income, 1.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$239,200 home value, $1,196/mo rent
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. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density399/sq mi
Coordinates-41.4000°N, 173.0500°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above US 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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