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Weather & Climate in Ahaura, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ahaura experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 128 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 128 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 1,729.6 sq mi (4,479.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -42.3493°N, 171.5393°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
354 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Sep 3, 2010 | 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand | M7.0 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Jun 18, 1994 | 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand | M6.8 | 69 km | 14 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand | M6.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand | M6.1 | 125 km | 48 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand | M6.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1994 | 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M6.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand | M5.9 | 40 km | 19 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand | M5.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand | M5.7 | 43 km | 27 km |
| Jan 5, 2015 | 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand | M5.6 | 82 km | 8 km |
| May 29, 1995 | South Island of New Zealand | M5.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1992 | 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand | M5.5 | 90 km | 12 km |
| Jun 21, 1994 | 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M5.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 38 km S of Westport, New Zealand | M5.4 | 30 km | 31 km |
| May 4, 2002 | 66 km W of Wakefield, New Zealand | M5.2 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2016 | 79 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand | M5.2 | 129 km | 54 km |
| Aug 29, 1996 | 74 km N of Amberley, New Zealand | M5.2 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 85 km ESE of Westport, New Zealand | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2010 | 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2010 | 6 km NNE of Rolleston, New Zealand | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 2 | 131 km |
| 1913 | TASMAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 61 km |
| 1869 | NEW ZEALAND | Unknown | 0.6 m | — | 63 km |
| 1922 | SE. NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 140 km |
| 1978 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 9.0 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 9.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 11.7 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 12.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 12.6 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 10.3 in |
Ahaura has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in July to 60°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 115.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.6") and February the driest (6.0").