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Wellington Central, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
3,350 Population 20/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$21,960 median income, 7.6% unemployment
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Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$286,000 home value, $1,430/mo rent
Wellington Central enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area171.4 sq mi (444.0 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates-41.2876°N, 174.7752°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,235 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 72 km
Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 59 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 112 km
May 27, 1992 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.0 95 km
Aug 16, 2013 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 79 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 51 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 60 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 69 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 84 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 118 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 26 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 102 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 42 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 76 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 58 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 72 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 136 km
Jan 5, 2017 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 85 km
Jul 21, 2013 34 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.3 44 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km SE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand M5.3 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m — 19 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m — 72 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m — 59 km
1855 WHARANUI Earthquake — — 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in Warmest
February 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in
June 48°F (9°C) 5.3 in
July 53°F (12°C) 5.9 in Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in Coldest
September 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
December 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in

Wellington Central has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 48°F in August to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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