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Wallacetown, New Zealand
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3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
638
Population
3/sq mi density
26 ft
Elevation
8 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$29,640 median income, 1.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$145,600 home value, $728/mo rent
Wallacetown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 189.6 sq mi (491.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -46.3333°N, 168.2833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | OFF WEST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 147 km |
| 1987 | DEEP COVE | Meteorological | — | — | 131 km |
| 1839 | WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND | Unknown | — | — | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in |
Wallacetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in June to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (2.4").