West Eyreton, New Zealand
Canterbury · New Zealand
West Eyreton is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 1,620. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°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 West Eyreton
West Eyreton is a small rural village in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is west of Kaiapoi and north-west of Eyreton and is named after Edward John Eyre, a 19th-century lieutenant governor of the South Island, then known as New Munster. In the 2001 New Zealand census the population was 1,146, an increase of 306 or 36.4% since the 1996 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,620 |
| Population Density | 249 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Coordinates | -43.3500°, 172.3833° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Canterbury |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.2 inches (869 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About West Eyreton
West Eyreton is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 1,620. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Climate in West Eyreton
West Eyreton has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Feb (16.3°C), the coldest is Jul (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 711 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3500°S, 172.3833°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 2 | 87 km |
| 1895 | PIEGON BAY | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 56 km |
| 1881 | PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 56 km |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | - | 79 km |
| 1869 | NEW ZEALAND | Unknown | 0.6 m | - | 135 km |
| 1922 | SE. NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 63 km |
| 1978 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | - | - | 56 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in |
West Eyreton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (2.0").
Schools in West Eyreton
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cust School | - | - | - | - |
| West Eyreton School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near West Eyreton
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDU 98.5FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 3ABN Christian Radio | bible teaching, christian | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Anthemz | - | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Akaroa World Radio | easy listening | AAC | |
| XS80s | 1980's, 1980s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dave FM | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Power Hit FM 87.8 - Christchurch, NZ | pop music, top 40 | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 8K.NZ | eclectic, independent | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RDU | alternative | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in West Eyreton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Museum | ||||
| Canterbury Museum Pop-Up | ||||
| Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery | ||||
| Ngaio Marsh House | ||||
| Rangiora Museum | ||||
| Rutherford's Den | ||||
| Steam Scene Museum | ||||
| Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities | ||||
| The Central Art Gallery | ||||
| The Whare | ||||
| Yaldhurst Museum |
Libraries in West Eyreton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Library - Te Puna Mātauraka o Waitaha | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library - Te Puna Mātauraka o Waitaha | 0.0 | |||||
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fendalton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hornby Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Macmillan Brown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Matatiki: Hornby Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Papanui Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rangiora Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spreydon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Ara Atea | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Ara Atea (Rolleston Library) | 0.0 | |||||
| Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Riccarton Community and School Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in West Eyreton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Farmers' Market | |||||
| Rangiora Produce Market Ltd | |||||
| Riccarton Rotary Market | |||||
| Small farmers market | |||||
| The Provedore |
Cafes in West Eyreton
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in West Eyreton
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in West Eyreton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near West Eyreton
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near West Eyreton
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch International Airport | CHC | Large Airport |
| Ashburton Airport | ASG | Small Airport |
| Culverden | - | Small Airport |
| Dunsandel | - | Small Airport |
| Fernside Fields Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Field Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Kings (Ladbrooks) | - | Small Airport |
| Lake Haupiri/Gloriavale Christian Community Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rangiora Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Springfield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taitapu Ag strip | - | Small Airport |
| West Melton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Worthy Lodge airstrip (Ladbrooks) | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in West Eyreton
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch PsychMed | ||
| Ear Health Riccarton | ||
| Etu Pasifika | ||
| High Street City Health | ||
| Ilam Medical Centre | ||
| Maui Clinic | ||
| Straven Medical | ||
| The Merivale Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in West Eyreton
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St James' Anglican Church - Cust |
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What is the population of West Eyreton?
West Eyreton has a population of 1,620 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 249 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in West Eyreton?
West Eyreton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.
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