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Weather & Climate in Alexandra, New Zealand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alexandra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 1,850.1 sq mi (4,791.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -45.2484°N, 169.3701°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
171 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Dec 7, 2001 | 59 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2015 | 28 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2005 | 83 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 80 km NW of Queenstown, New Zealand | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 79 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.4 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 86 km NW of Arrowtown, New Zealand | M5.2 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 48 km N of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.1 | 138 km | 118 km |
| Apr 26, 2020 | 56 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | M5.0 | 148 km | 78 km |
| May 2, 2005 | 85 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand | M5.0 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Apr 2, 2005 | 67 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 85 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Oct 21, 2000 | 80 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 89 km NW of Queenstown, New Zealand | M4.9 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 2017 | 72 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2019 | 85 km NW of Arrowtown, New Zealand | M4.9 | 141 km | 35 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 42 km WNW of Oamaru, New Zealand | M4.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2024 | 90 km NW of Arthurs Point, New Zealand | M4.8 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Aug 1, 1993 | 43 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | M4.7 | 103 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | — | — | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in |
Alexandra has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 37°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.3").