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Winton, New Zealand

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,193 Population 10/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$24,600 median income, 2.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$171,600 home value, $858/mo rent
Winton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area225.8 sq mi (584.7 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-46.1500°N, 168.3333°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.13"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

335 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jul 15, 2009 97 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M7.8 144 km
Aug 21, 2003 56 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand M7.2 149 km
Aug 10, 1993 63 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M7.0 146 km
Aug 21, 2003 53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.9 136 km
Aug 21, 2003 56 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.7 148 km
Sep 30, 2003 53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.6 124 km
Sep 4, 2003 53 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.5 143 km
Aug 26, 2003 71 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.5 143 km
Aug 21, 2003 63 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.3 147 km
Feb 28, 2010 48 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 110 km
Aug 21, 2003 72 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 147 km
Jul 18, 2009 85 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 146 km
Jul 12, 2008 85 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 125 km
Aug 21, 2003 25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 120 km
Aug 23, 2003 64 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 147 km
Aug 21, 2003 64 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 142 km
Feb 28, 1996 48 km N of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 140 km
Sep 11, 2003 74 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.0 147 km
Apr 25, 2000 35 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.0 121 km
Apr 26, 2020 56 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.0 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SOUTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m — 149 km
2009 OFF WEST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.5 m — 144 km
1987 DEEP COVE Meteorological — — 120 km
1839 WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND Unknown — — 81 km
1826 DUSKY SOUND Earthquake — — 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
June 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
July 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest
September 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in

Winton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 42°F in July to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (2.4").

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