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Weather & Climate in Akaroa, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akaroa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
42°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,029/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -43.8038°N, 172.9682°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
597 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 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Jun 18, 1994 | 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand | M6.8 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Nov 24, 1995 | 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand | M6.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M6.1 | 34 km | 6 km |
| Jun 19, 1994 | 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M6.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2011 | 9 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.9 | 32 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 2016 | 12 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.8 | 39 km | 8 km |
| Feb 22, 2011 | 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.6 | 36 km | 7 km |
| Feb 22, 2011 | 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.5 | 35 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 1995 | South Island of New Zealand | M5.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1992 | 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand | M5.5 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Canterbury, New Zealand | M5.5 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Jun 21, 1994 | 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand | M5.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2011 | 10 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.2 | 31 km | 9 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 21 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.2 | 37 km | 14 km |
| Aug 29, 1996 | 74 km N of Amberley, New Zealand | M5.2 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2011 | 1 km SSE of Prebbleton, New Zealand | M5.2 | 42 km | 8 km |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 2 km S of Prebbleton, New Zealand | M5.1 | 42 km | 0 km |
| Jan 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Christchurch, New Zealand | M5.1 | 34 km | 6 km |
| Sep 3, 2010 | 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 119 km |
| 1895 | PIEGON BAY | Meteorological | 5.0 m | — | 14 km |
| 1881 | PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 14 km |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | — | 81 km |
| 1922 | SE. NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 89 km |
| 1978 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in |
Akaroa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (2.3").