West End, New Zealand
Canterbury · New Zealand
West End is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 2,880. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°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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People
Climate
| Population | 2,880 |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | -44.3884°, 171.2201° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Canterbury |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.0 inches (990 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.9 inches (5 cm) |
About West End
West End is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 2,880. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3884°S, 171.2201°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | - | 76 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 44°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
West End has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (1.4").
Schools in West End
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield School | - | - | - | - |
| Craighead Diocesan School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near West End
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100,3FM South Canterbury | geraldine, local radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in West End
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Point Railway | ||||
| South Canterbury Aviation Heritage Centre | ||||
| South Canterbury Museum | ||||
| South Canterbury Traction Engine And Transport Museum. |
Libraries in West End
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timaru District Library | 0.0 |
Restaurants in West End
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in West End
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in West End
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in West End
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near West End
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Dobson Ski Field | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fox Peak Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Roundhill Ski Field | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near West End
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oamaru Airport | OAM | Medium Airport |
| Timaru Airport | TIU | Medium Airport |
| Anama airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashburton Airport | ASG | Small Airport |
| Cattle Creek Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mesopotamia Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rangitata Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Waimate Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in West End
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Craighead Diocesan School Chapel | |
| St John's Anglican Church | |
| St Joseph's Parish - Highfield | |
| The Salvation Army |
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West End has a population of 2,880 residents and is located in New Zealand..
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West End has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.
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