Whitford, New Zealand

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0

B Good

3,015 Population 70/sq mi density

16 ft Elevation 5 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$324,400 home value, $1,622/mo rent

Whitford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.2°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Area	43.4 sq mi (112.4 km²)
Population Density	70/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.9333°N, 174.9667°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"

107% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.79"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 25, 2025.

Nov 23, 1994	12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand	M5.2	118 km
Jan 3, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M5.0	104 km
Jun 30, 1993	45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand	M4.9	135 km
Jul 11, 1990	29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand	M4.9	110 km
Jul 11, 1993	34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand	M4.9	139 km
Jul 6, 2010	5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand	M4.8	105 km
Jun 26, 2002	15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.8	136 km
Oct 1, 1993	23 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.7	144 km
May 28, 2011	42 km N of Maketu, New Zealand	M4.7	147 km
Apr 6, 2012	27 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.6	146 km
Aug 12, 2001	25 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand	M4.6	145 km
Jul 17, 1990	52 km E of Tairua, New Zealand	M4.6	131 km
Feb 2, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M4.6	102 km
Jul 17, 2012	14 km S of Tauranga, New Zealand	M4.6	144 km
Sep 29, 1992	27 km WNW of Tokoroa, New Zealand	M4.6	147 km
Jan 8, 2009	49 km N of Maketu, New Zealand	M4.6	143 km
May 16, 2005	62 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand	M4.6	147 km
Oct 5, 2011	23 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand	M4.6	136 km
Feb 21, 2007	30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand	M4.5	42 km
May 17, 1999	39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand	M4.5	121 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (9 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	9 km
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	120 km
Whangarei	Pyroclastic cone(s)	397 m (1,302 ft)	Unknown	146 km
Okataina	Lava dome(s)	1,111 m (3,645 ft)	1981	189 km
Maroa	Caldera(s)	897 m (2,943 ft)	180	192 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	3.8 in
February	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Warmest, Driest
March	65°F (19°C)	4.4 in
April	61°F (16°C)	4.4 in
May	56°F (13°C)	4.4 in
June	52°F (11°C)	5.5 in
July	52°F (11°C)	5.8 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	52°F (11°C)	5.2 in
September	55°F (13°C)	4.5 in
October	58°F (14°C)	4.0 in
November	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
December	64°F (18°C)	4.3 in

Whitford has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (3.5").

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