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Whakarongo, New Zealand
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3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,870
Population
8/sq mi density
138 ft
Elevation
42 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,320 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$182,000 home value, $910/mo rent
Whakarongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 242.7 sq mi (628.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.3333°N, 175.6667°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 70 km |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 117 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 131 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 171 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in |
Whakarongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").