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Wanaka, New Zealand
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2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
13,100
Population
1,186/sq mi density
1,066 ft
Elevation
325 meters
47°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$25,200 median income, 2.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$291,200 home value, $1,456/mo rent
Wanaka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
34°F Jul (1°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -44.7000°N, 169.1500°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | — | — | 4 km |
| 1886 | JACKSON BAY, SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 34°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in |
Wanaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 34°F in July to 58°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.6").