Sign In Register

Waverley, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
819 Population 0/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$29,640 median income, 1.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$260,000 home value, $1,300/mo rent
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. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area2,074.8 sq mi (5,373.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-39.7667°N, 174.6333°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US 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").

View full weather details →