Waverley, New Zealand

Taranaki Region · New Zealand

Waverley is a small town in Taranaki Region, New Zealand with a population of 830. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

830 Population
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
53.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population830

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain53.5 in/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population830
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates-39.7667°, 174.6333°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceTaranaki Region
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation53.5 inches (1,358 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Waverley

Waverley is a small town in New Zealand (Taranaki Region) with a population of 830. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Waverley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above New Zealand avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates39.7667°S, 174.6333°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.55"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.9 on Jul 30, 2025.

May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 135 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 141 km
Jul 3, 2012 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand M6.3 80 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 141 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 41 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 133 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 88 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 50 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 73 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 65 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 119 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 68 km
Mar 13, 2005 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 101 km
Jul 15, 2009 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 99 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 42 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 127 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 117 km
Sep 22, 2022 63 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.2 115 km
Jan 28, 2025 22 km NE of Kopuaranga, New Zealand M5.2 150 km
Jan 3, 1999 38 km WNW of Porirua, New Zealand M5.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 119 km
1868 NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 3.0 m - 147 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 130 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 139 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taranaki (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 71 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 97 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 109 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 158 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
February 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Driest
March 62°F (16°C) 4.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
June 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in

Waverley has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 47°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Waverley

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Waitotara School - - - -
Waverley Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Waverley

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Brian FM 91.2 Whanganui NZ - AAC 128 kbps
Brian FM 91.2 Wanganui NZ - AAC 128 kbps
AWA FM community radio, iwi AAC 63 kbps

Museums in Waverley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aotea Utanganui / Museum of South Taranaki

Libraries in Waverley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Patea LibraryPlus0.0
Waverley LibraryPlus0.0

Hotels in Waverley

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clarendon Hotel

Cafes in Waverley

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Rabbit Hut

Veterinaries in Waverley

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Taranaki Vets

Gas Stations in Waverley

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

G.A.S.

Golf Courses in Waverley

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Waverley Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Waverley

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Waverley

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wanganui AirportWAGMedium Airport
Foxpine Aerodrome-Small Airport
Hawera Airport-Small Airport
Norfolk Airport-Small Airport
Stratford Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Waverley

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Good Shepherd
St Francis de Sales Parish
Waverley Baptist Church
Waverley-Waitotara Cooperating Parish

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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Waverley has a population of 830 residents and is located in New Zealand..

What is the weather like in Waverley?

Waverley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.5 inches.

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