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Whanganui, New Zealand
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1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
48,900
Population
53,152/sq mi density
59 ft
Elevation
18 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$17,760 median income, 8.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$187,200 home value, $936/mo rent
Whanganui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 53,152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -39.9333°N, 175.0500°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 85 km |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 123 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 145 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 132 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 85 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 100 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 110 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 148 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in |
Whanganui has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.6").