Welbourn, New Zealand
Taranaki Region · New Zealand
Welbourn is a small town in Taranaki Region, New Zealand with a population of 3,640. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Welbourn
Welbourn is a suburb of New Plymouth, in the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located to the southeast of the city centre. Te Hēnui Stream runs through the suburb and State Highway 3 forms its western boundary.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,640 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Coordinates | -39.0722°, 174.0909° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Taranaki Region |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.9 inches (1,800 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Welbourn
Welbourn is a small town in New Zealand (Taranaki Region) with a population of 3,640. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Climate in Welbourn
Welbourn has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1399 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 897.4 sq mi (2,324.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0722°S, 174.0909°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 142 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 149 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | - | - | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taranaki (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 25 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 130 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 133 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 168 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 6.6 in |
Welbourn has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 75.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (4.5").
Schools in Welbourn
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welbourn School | - | - | - | - |
| Highlands Intermediate School | - | - | - | - |
| Mangorei School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Welbourn
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Most FM 104.4 | alternative, taranaki | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Welbourn
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Holden Car Museum | ||||
| National Toy Museum | ||||
| Okato & District Historical Society | ||||
| Puke Ariki New Plymouth Museum |
Libraries in Welbourn
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Block Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cramond Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Inglewood Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Plymouth War Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakura Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waitara Library | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Welbourn
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Welbourn
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Welbourn
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganui Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Welbourn
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Plymouth Airport | NPL | Medium Airport |
| Hawera Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Norfolk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stratford Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Public Holidays in New Zealand
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What is the population of Welbourn?
Welbourn has a population of 3,640 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 897.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Welbourn?
Welbourn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 70.9 inches.
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