Whangaparaoa, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

3,786 Population 21/sq mi density

125 ft Elevation 38 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$29,940 median income, 3.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$301,600 home value, $1,508/mo rent

Whangaparaoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.9°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	125 ft (38 m)
Area	180.9 sq mi (468.6 km²)
Population Density	21/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.6333°N, 174.7667°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"

42% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 6.26"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 2, 2023.

Jan 3, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M5.0	141 km
Jul 11, 1990	29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand	M4.9	137 km
Jul 6, 2010	5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.8	141 km
Feb 2, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M4.6	140 km
May 17, 1999	39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand	M4.5	149 km
Feb 21, 2007	30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand	M4.5	24 km
Jul 27, 2006	8 km NNE of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.4	142 km
Aug 25, 1997	22 km NW of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.3	135 km
Oct 13, 2000	10 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.2	137 km
Aug 25, 2012	45 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand	M4.1	144 km
Mar 13, 2007	26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand	M4.0	56 km
Mar 31, 2012	46 km E of Tairua, New Zealand	M4.0	150 km
Jul 19, 2012	55 km NE of Tairua, New Zealand	M4.0	142 km
Feb 20, 2011	9 km NNE of Waihi, New Zealand	M4.0	125 km
Jun 21, 1993	24 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand	M3.9	118 km
Feb 5, 2008	12 km ESE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand	M3.9	146 km
Feb 19, 2007	13 km ENE of Katikati, New Zealand	M3.9	149 km
Jun 23, 1993	26 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand	M3.8	119 km
Jun 17, 1993	24 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand	M3.8	120 km
Jul 8, 2005	16 km SSW of Waihi, New Zealand	M3.8	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (31 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	31 km
Whangarei	Pyroclastic cone(s)	397 m (1,302 ft)	Unknown	108 km
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	150 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands	Volcanic field	388 m (1,273 ft)	400	168 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
February	67°F (19°C)	3.5 in	Warmest, Driest
March	65°F (18°C)	4.2 in
April	61°F (16°C)	4.4 in
May	56°F (14°C)	5.0 in
June	53°F (12°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
July	52°F (11°C)	6.2 in	Coldest
August	52°F (11°C)	5.5 in
September	55°F (13°C)	4.5 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.6 in
November	60°F (16°C)	3.7 in
December	63°F (17°C)	3.7 in

Whangaparaoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (3.5").

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