Wattle Downs, New Zealand

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8,720 Population 497/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Wattle Downs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²)
Population Density497/sq mi
Coordinates37.0382°S, 174.8902°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"
107% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

136 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 25, 2025.

Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 116 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 100 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 115 km
Jul 11, 1993 34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.9 141 km
Jun 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.9 139 km
Jun 26, 2002 15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.8 131 km
Jul 6, 2010 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.8 103 km
Oct 1, 1993 23 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.7 139 km
Aug 12, 2001 25 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.6 141 km
Apr 6, 2012 27 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.6 142 km
Feb 2, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M4.6 99 km
Jul 17, 2012 14 km S of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.6 142 km
Jul 17, 1990 52 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M4.6 137 km
Oct 5, 2011 23 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.6 137 km
Sep 29, 1992 27 km WNW of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.6 139 km
Jan 8, 2009 49 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M4.6 146 km
Mar 3, 2023 40 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M4.5 146 km
Aug 28, 2010 18 km WSW of Maketu, New Zealand M4.5 150 km
Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 55 km
May 17, 1999 39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand M4.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 16 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 124 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 154 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 186 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 186 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in Warmest
March 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
June 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 5.9 in Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
December 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in

Wattle Downs has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (3.5").

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