Whangamata, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

4,270 Population 3/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$18,420 median income, 3.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

Whangamata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	57.1°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	23 ft (7 m)
Area	1,301.1 sq mi (3,369.7 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.2000°N, 175.8667°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.9"

76% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.85"

Driest Month (Jan) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,151 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 15, 1994	83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand	M6.5	147 km
Dec 7, 2012	27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand	M6.3	138 km
Jun 21, 1992	31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand	M6.2	103 km
Aug 18, 1999	74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand	M5.7	131 km
Mar 25, 1992	28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.6	113 km
Jan 27, 2011	21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand	M5.6	145 km
May 5, 2023	82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.6	122 km
Jul 18, 2004	20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand	M5.6	106 km
Mar 22, 1990	115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.6	122 km
Nov 16, 1991	60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.5	79 km
Sep 29, 2010	126 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand	M5.4	131 km
Mar 23, 1999	12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand	M5.4	111 km
Apr 8, 2006	20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand	M5.3	130 km
Mar 17, 2023	8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand	M5.3	116 km
Aug 17, 2002	13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand	M5.3	112 km
Jan 15, 2012	131 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand	M5.2	139 km
Nov 23, 1994	12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand	M5.2	52 km
Jun 12, 2008	45 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.2	115 km
Feb 23, 2015	138 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand	M5.2	146 km
Mar 9, 2022	29 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand	M5.1	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (35 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	35 km
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	95 km
Okataina	Lava dome(s)	1,111 m (3,645 ft)	1981	117 km
Whakaari/White Island	Stratovolcano(es)	294 m (965 ft)	2019	121 km
Maroa	Caldera(s)	897 m (2,943 ft)	180	137 km
Reporoa	Caldera	592 m (1,942 ft)	1180	142 km
Taupo	Caldera	760 m (2,493 ft)	260	181 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	4.4 in	Driest
February	66°F (19°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
March	63°F (17°C)	6.3 in
April	59°F (15°C)	5.5 in
May	54°F (12°C)	5.9 in
June	50°F (10°C)	6.3 in
July	49°F (9°C)	6.9 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	50°F (10°C)	6.7 in
September	53°F (12°C)	5.5 in
October	56°F (13°C)	4.6 in
November	59°F (15°C)	4.8 in
December	63°F (17°C)	5.5 in

Whangamata has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (4.4").

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