Snowiest Cities in New Zealand

Top 100 cities ranked by snowiest cities

Best New Zealand Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Highest Wages

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership

Demographics & Education

Youngest Cities Oldest Cities

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Most Restaurants

All Countries · New Zealand

Snowiest Cities — New Zealand

1 Wanaka F7 9.0"

2 Queenstown F7 4.9"

3 Cromwell F7 3.5"

4 Richmond TAS 3.5"

5 Stoke F5 3.5"

6 Nelson F5 3.1"

7 Rosedale F8 3.0"

8 Invercargill F8 3.0"

9 Raumati Beach G2 1.5"

10 Avalon G2 1.5"

11 Waterloo G2 1.5"

12 Otaki G2 1.5"

13 Titahi Bay G2 1.5"

14 Epuni G2 1.5"

15 Taita G2 1.5"

16 Churton Park G2 1.5"

17 Petone G2 1.5"

18 Khandallah G2 1.5"

19 Newlands G2 1.5"

20 Cannons Creek G2 1.5"

21 Tawa G2 1.5"

22 Naenae G2 1.5"

23 Stokes Valley G2 1.5"

24 Johnsonville G2 1.5"

25 Whitby G2 1.5"

26 Waikanae G2 1.5"

27 Paraparaumu G2 1.5"

28 Upper Hutt G2 1.5"

29 Porirua G2 1.5"

30 Lower Hutt G2 1.5"

31 Solway G2 1.3"

32 Carterton G2 1.3"

33 Masterton G2 1.3"

34 Prebbleton E9 1.1"

35 Casebrook E9 1.1"

36 Addington E9 1.1"

37 Merivale E9 1.1"

38 Woodend E9 1.1"

39 Burwood E9 1.1"

40 Saint Kilda F7 1.1"

41 Sydenham E9 1.1"

42 New Brighton E9 1.1"

43 Cashmere E9 1.1"

44 Shirley E9 1.1"

45 Somerfield E9 1.1"

46 Mairehau E9 1.1"

47 Papanui E9 1.1"

48 Upper Riccarton E9 1.1"

49 Redwood E9 1.1"

50 Hornby E9 1.1"

51 Lincoln E9 1.1"

52 Hoon Hay E9 1.1"

53 Bryndwr E9 1.1"

54 Burnside E9 1.1"

55 North East Valley F7 1.1"

56 Bishopdale E9 1.1"

57 Ilam E9 1.1"

58 Spreydon E9 1.1"

59 Avonhead E9 1.1"

60 Parklands E9 1.1"

61 Riccarton E9 1.1"

62 Wigram E9 1.1"

63 Halswell E9 1.1"

64 Kaiapoi E9 1.1"

65 Mosgiel F7 1.1"

66 Rangiora E9 1.1"

67 Rolleston E9 1.1"

68 Dunedin F7 1.1"

69 Christchurch E9 1.1"

70 Witherlea F4 0.7"

71 Springlands F4 0.7"

72 Redwoodtown F4 0.7"

73 Blenheim F4 0.7"

74 Mangapapa F1 0.3"

75 Te Hapara F1 0.3"

76 Kaiti F1 0.3"

77 Gisborne F1 0.3"

78 West End F3 0.3"

79 Takaro F3 0.3"

80 Terrace End F3 0.3"

81 Milson F3 0.3"

82 Kelvin Grove F3 0.3"

83 Awapuni F3 0.3"

84 Hokowhitu F3 0.3"

85 Levin F3 0.3"

86 Palmerston North F3 0.3"

87 Ngongotaha E8 0.2"

88 Matamata G1 0.2"

89 Tokoroa G1 0.2"

90 Rotorua E8 0.2"

91 Akina F2 0.1"

92 Raureka F2 0.1"

93 Onekawa F2 0.1"

94 Mahora F2 0.1"

95 Flaxmere F2 0.1"

96 Taradale F2 0.1"

97 Havelock North F2 0.1"

98 Napier F2 0.1"

99 Hastings F2 0.1"

100 Tuakau G1 0.0"

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by snowiest cities in New Zealand.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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