Whitianga, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

6,230 Population 5/sq mi density

26 ft Elevation 8 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$20,760 median income, 5.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$234,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent

Whitianga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	58.2°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Area	1,301.1 sq mi (3,369.7 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.8333°N, 175.7000°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.7"

81% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.44"

Driest Month (Dec) 4.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

703 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jun 21, 1992	31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand	M6.2	140 km
Mar 22, 1990	115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.6	134 km
Jul 18, 2004	20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand	M5.6	148 km
Mar 25, 1992	28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.6	149 km
May 5, 2023	82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.6	144 km
Nov 16, 1991	60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.5	106 km
Sep 29, 2010	126 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand	M5.4	136 km
Jun 12, 2008	45 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand	M5.2	147 km
Feb 23, 2015	138 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand	M5.2	144 km
Jan 15, 2012	131 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand	M5.2	138 km
Nov 23, 1994	12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand	M5.2	95 km
Feb 25, 2015	135 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand	M5.1	143 km
Sep 8, 2002	25 km N of Edgecumbe, New Zealand	M5.1	144 km
Feb 4, 2020	15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand	M5.1	126 km
Jan 4, 2020	99 km E of Tairua, New Zealand	M5.1	111 km
Sep 12, 1990	122 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand	M5.1	131 km
Mar 21, 2009	North Island of New Zealand	M5.1	149 km
Mar 28, 2007	17 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand	M5.0	146 km
Jan 3, 2023	North Island of New Zealand	M5.0	91 km
Jul 18, 2004	North Island of New Zealand	M5.0	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (70 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Mayor Island	Shield	355 m (1,165 ft)	-5060	70 km
Auckland Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	260 m (853 ft)	1350	74 km
Whakaari/White Island	Stratovolcano(es)	294 m (965 ft)	2019	152 km
Okataina	Lava dome(s)	1,111 m (3,645 ft)	1981	160 km
Whangarei	Pyroclastic cone(s)	397 m (1,302 ft)	Unknown	176 km
Maroa	Caldera(s)	897 m (2,943 ft)	180	180 km
Reporoa	Caldera	592 m (1,942 ft)	1180	185 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	4.7 in
February	66°F (19°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
March	64°F (18°C)	6.6 in
April	60°F (16°C)	6.1 in
May	55°F (13°C)	6.0 in
June	52°F (11°C)	6.2 in
July	50°F (10°C)	7.4 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	51°F (11°C)	6.9 in
September	54°F (12°C)	5.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	4.8 in
November	60°F (16°C)	4.7 in
December	63°F (17°C)	4.7 in	Driest

Whitianga has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 68.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (4.7").

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